Tesla Direct Current Arc Lighting System

by Thomas Commerford Martin, Nikola Tesla

The Tesla Direct Current Arc Lighting System is a book written by Thomas Commerford Martin that provides a comprehensive overview of the direct current arc lighting system invented by Nikola Tesla. The book covers the history and development of the technology, including the early experiments and prototypes that led to the creation of the system. It also includes detailed technical information on the various components of the system, such as the generators, transformers, and arc lamps, as well as practical guidance on how to install and maintain the system.Throughout the book, Martin provides a detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the direct current arc lighting system compared to other lighting technologies of the time, such as gas and incandescent lighting. He also discusses the various applications of the system, including its use in street lighting, industrial settings, and even for theatrical productions.Overall, the Tesla Direct Current Arc Lighting System is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of lighting technology or the work of Nikola Tesla. It provides a detailed and accessible introduction to the direct current arc lighting system, as well as practical advice for those looking to implement the technology in their own projects.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla, by Thomas Commerford Martin. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597113.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Thomas Commerford Martin was an American electrical engineer and editor.
Martin was born in Limehouse, England. His father worked with Lord Kelvin and other pioneers of submarine telegraph cables, and Martin worked on the cable-laying ship SS Great Eastern.
Educated as a theological student, Martin travelled to the United States in 1877. He was associated with Thomas A. Edison in his work in 1877–1879 and thereafter engaged in editorial work. From 1883 to 1909 he served as editor of the Electrical World, after 1909 was executive secretary of the National Electric Light Association, and in 1900–1911 was a special agent of the United States Census Office.
Martin lectured at the Royal Institution of Engineers, London, the Paris Société Internationale des Electriciens, the University of Nebraska, and Columbia University. He was a founding member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and served as president in 1887–1888.