Invented the Radio and Alternating Current
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), born in Croatia (at that time within
Austro-Hungary), is well known and need not be particularly introduced. We feel
it is necessary to cite his own words that he was equally proud of his Croatian
motherland and Serbian descent. He is the father of alternating electrical
current technology and the three phase system. He is equally known by his
contribution to the high frequency technology and wireless communications. The
impact of Tesla's numerous inventions (more than 700 patents) on the development
of modern civilization is immeasurable. The unit for magnetic induction Tesla,
was named after him. He refused to receive the Nobel prize which he had to share
with T.A. Edison. In 1942 the American Supreme Court decided that Tesla invented
the Radio, not Marconi.