Nikola Tesla and Wireless Charging
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Wireless power seems cutting edge, but it was actually pioneered over 100 years ago by Nikola Tesla. We teamed up with the Retro Report to explore how Tesla's technology is being used in innovative ways today.
Aired: 10/18/16
The Triumph of Alternating Current from Tesla
Tesla's alternating current transformed life in the 20th century. Premieres 10/18 on PBS.
The Columbian Exposition from Tesla
160,000 light bulbs lit the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Premieres 10/18 on PBS.
Tesla Coil
Tesla created Tesla coil to make his wireless inventions work. Premieres 10/18 on PBS.
Cold Light from Tesla
Nikola Tesla develops wireless electricity he called "cold light". Premieres 10/18 on PBS.
The Contract from Tesla
Tesla's original contract with George Westinghouse. Premieres 10/18 on PBS.
George Westinghouse from Tesla
George Westinghouse set his sights on the future. Premieres 10/18 on PBS.
Tesla, Chapter 1
The first chapter from “Tesla” premiering October 18 at 9/8c on American Experience PBS.
Coming in Fall 2016
Executive Producer Mark Samels previews our fall lineup.
Tesla Preview
Meet the genius engineer and inventor whose technology helped create our wireless world.
Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Consumer Cellular. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
