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Electric Light and Power
Lecture no. 20 from the course: Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World
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Taught by Professor W. Bernard Carlson | 32 min | Categories: History
Electricity profoundly reshaped American culture and set the stage for the major inventions of the 20th century. This lecture introduces you to the history and science of electricity-arc lighting, the incandescent lamp, motors, and direct versus alternating currents. Learn about the inventions of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, and the rivalry between their electric companies.
36 Lectures
1
Great Inventions in Everyday Life
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of 31 min
2
The Potter's Wheel and Metallurgy
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of 33 min
3
Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits
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of 32 min
4
The Galley, Coins, and the Alphabet
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of 27 min
5
Crossbows East and West
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of 26 min
6
Roman Arches-Aqueducts and the Colosseum
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of 28 min
7
Waterwheels and Clocks
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of 30 min
8
Pagodas and Cathedrals
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of 31 min
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Paper and Printing
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of 27 min
10
Gunpowder, Cannons, and Guns
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of 26 min
11
Telescopes and Microscopes
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of 35 min
12
The Caravel and Celestial Navigation
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of 37 min
13
Unblocking the Power of Coal and Iron
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of 28 min
14
Steam Engines and Pin Making
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of 28 min
15
Canals and Railroads
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of 30 min
16
Food Preservation
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of 29 min
17
Water and Sewer Systems
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of 30 min
18
Batteries and Electric Generators
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of 27 min
19
Cameras, Telephones, and Phonographs
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of 30 min
20
Electric Light and Power
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of 32 min
21
Department Stores and Modern Retailing
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of 30 min
22
Motion Pictures
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of 28 min
23
Surgery and the Operating Room
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of 27 min
24
Steel, Glass, and Plastics
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of 34 min
25
The Model T
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of 25 min
26
Aviation-The "Wright" Time for Flight
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of 26 min
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Radio and Television
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of 30 min
28
Nuclear Power
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of 31 min
29
Household Appliances
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of 26 min
30
Electronics and the Chip
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of 27 min
31
Satellites and Cell Phones
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of 27 min
32
Personal Computing
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of 28 min
33
Genetic Engineering
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of 26 min
34
The Internet
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of 26 min
35
Social Media and Democracy
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of 33 min
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Inventions and History
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of 32 min
