We don't know the why of anything. On that matter we are no further advanced than was the cavedweller. The scientist is contented if he can contribut… - Charles Proteus Steinmetz
" "We don't know the why of anything. On that matter we are no further advanced than was the cavedweller. The scientist is contented if he can contribute something toward the knowledge of what is and how it is.
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About Charles Proteus Steinmetz
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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