Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequency and Their Application to Methods of Artificial Illumination

Nikola Tesla's lecture delves into the significance of current phenomena, emphasizing their critical role in industrial applications. It reflects on a century of advancements since the first practical source of current, highlighting the diligent study of the accompanying phenomena. While steady currents have well-established laws, rapidly varying currents introduce unexpected behaviors and unknown laws that remain partially understood. Tesla acknowledges the contributions of English scientists in advancing knowledge on these complex cases that are increasingly relevant in modern practice.