The Evolution of Physics

Tesla,  c.  1890 Introduction Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor and engineer, born on July 10, 1856, in Smiljan, which was then part of the Austrian Empire (now Croatia) Born and raised in the   Austrian Empire , Tesla first studied engineering and physics in the 1870s without receiving a degree. He then gained practical experience in the early 1880s working in   telephony   and at   Continental Edison   in the new   electric power industry . In 1884 he immigrated to the United States, where he became a   naturalized citizen . He worked for a short time at the   Edison Machine Works   in New York City before he struck out on his own. With the help of partners to finance and market his ideas, Tesla set up laboratories and companies in New York to develop a range of electrical and mechanical devices. His AC   induction motor   and related   polyphase   AC patents , licensed by   Westinghouse Electric ...

Introduction The concept of Yugas is deeply rooted in ancient Hindu scriptures like the Mahabharata, the Puranas, and texts such as the Vishnu Smriti and the Manusmriti. These texts outline the durations and characteristics of the Yugas, but they don't attribute the calculations to a single individual. The renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata (476-499 CE) referenced the Yugas in his work "Aryabhatiya," where he mentioned the elapsed time of the Yugas to date his age. This suggests that the concept was well-established by his time. Timeline:  Satya Yuga (Krita Yuga) : The age of truth and righteousness. Lasts for 1,728,000 years. Treta Yuga : The age when virtue diminishes slightly. Lasts for 1,296,000 years. Dvapara Yuga : Virtue declines further. Lasts for 864,000 years. Kali Yuga : The current age, marked by strife and discord. Lasts for 432,000 years. The Text of Aryabhatiya Aryabhatiya is written in  Sanskrit  and divided into four sections; it cove...