Charles Proteus Steinmetz: A Biography

By John Winthrop Hammond

Book Overview

""Charles Proteus Steinmetz: A Biography"" by John Winthrop Hammond is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Charles Proteus Steinmetz, a brilliant mathematician and electrical engineer who made significant contributions to the field of electrical power engineering. The book traces Steinmetz's life from his childhood in Germany, where he suffered from physical deformities and was orphaned at a young age, to his emigration to the United States and his rise to prominence as a leading figure in the development of electrical power systems. The biography delves into Steinmetz's groundbreaking work in the field of alternating current (AC) electrical systems, which revolutionized the way electricity was generated and distributed. It also explores his role in the development of General Electric, where he worked for over 30 years and became one of its most respected engineers. Throughout the book, Hammond provides a detailed analysis of Steinmetz's scientific and engineering contributions, as well as his personal life and struggles with physical disabilities. The author also places Steinmetz's work in the context of the larger social and technological changes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Overall, ""Charles Proteus Steinmetz: A Biography"" is a fascinating and well-researched account of the life of a remarkable scientist and engineer who played a key role in shaping the modern world.Biography Of The Inventor Who Was Granted The First Patent For An Alternating Current Generator.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162954752
• ISBN13: 9781162954752
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"