Scarcely known today, Elihu Thomson was arguably the most important early contributor to the development of electricity as a power and light source. An outstanding scientist as well as a brilliant engineer, Thomson applied his insights in theoretical...

1853-1937 American engineering scientist and inventor in electrical technology. Thomson devised and marketed a successful electric arc lighting system, developed an alternating-current motor, and held almost 700 patents relating to electrical devices...

Elihu Thomson (March 29, 1853 – March 13, 1937) was an engineer and inventor who was instrumental in the founding of major electrical companies in the United States, United Kingdom and...