Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe
Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe
Mission Statement
To develop the site of Nikola Tesla’s last remaining laboratory into a transformative global science center that embraces his bold spirit of invention, provides innovative learning experiences, fosters the advancement of new technologies, and preserves his legacy in the Tesla Museum.
Why Donate to Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe?
In the late 19th century, Tesla’s work on the tower explored electrical transmission using radio frequency resonance to create electrical energy through two coils to generate high voltage, high-frequency currents. His experiments used near-field inductive and capacitive couplings. Near-field inductive is a short-range wireless physical layer that transmits a low-power, non-propagating magnetic field between devices. Capacitive couplings transmit power between two networks by displacing currents produced by the electrical fields.
Tesla performed demonstrations in front of crowds showing how incandescent bulbs could be lit wireless when in the proximity of the coil. As his research progressed, he tested long-distance transmission using LC circuits.
Tesla furthered his studies to develop a long-distance transmission method at a high-altitude location in Colorado Springs. His theory was that low-pressure air present at 30,000 feet would allow the electrical transmission to travel much longer distances. He speculated he could use the entire planet to conduct electricity by sending alternating current pulses into the ground. Our history books to date do not reflect he had any success in proving this theory.
He did, however, accurately predict the success of the internet and cellular phones both operating by long-distance, wireless transmissions. He believed wireless transmission could solve a myriad of global issues by providing a means of instant communication, “a great step will be made toward the unification and harmonious existence of the various races inhabiting the globe.”
And now, here we are today talking about wireless, interconnected communications, and power distribution networks. For Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe accepting cryptocurrency is a way to honor and continue Nikola Tesla’s living legacy.
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TAX ID: 11-3327144 • 501(c)3 • USA
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