Prussian-American mathematician, electrical engineer (1865–1923)
Charles Proteus Steinmetz (April 9, 1865 – October 26, 1923) was a German-American mathematician and electrical engineer. He proposed the development of alternating current that made possible the expansion of the electric power industry in the United States, formulating mathematical theories for engineers.
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Also Known As:
Forger of Thunderbolts
Alternative Names:
Karl August Rudolph Steinmetz
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Charles P. Steinmetz
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Charles Steinmetz
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