TESLA: THE MAN AND THE LEGEND

Abstract

Tesla, Nikola. The Diaries. I can explain a lot. Moscow, Yauza-press, 2018, 272 p. Translated by Stevan Jovanovich. ISBN 978-5-9955-0989-9. ABSTRACT The published memoirs of great scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla became subject of broad discussion. His discoveries and scientific forecasts are still of relevance to this day. Moreover - much of what he said, became clear only in 21st century, and something still remains a mystery. Did the 1895 fire accidentally ruin Tesla’s laboratory? What connected the genius with the Russian scientist Mikhail Filippov, the inventor of the «rays of death»? Philadelphia experiment. Worldwide wireless transmission system. How does it really look like? Priceless genius diaries, kept, if we follow the words of interpreter of the edition, in the archives for many years, not only shed light on his discoveries, but also reveal the secrets of this truly magical personality who managed to get ahead of time. Taking into account variety of legends and myths, surrounding the name of Nikola Tesla during his lifetime and continuing to follow his heritage till modern times, it can’t be excluded that the contents of the book will meet the doubts, but regardless of that it keeps provoking great interest. Keywords: Nikola Tesla, memoirs, archive, electrical engineering, inventions, declassified diaries, debunking of myths.