Charles Proteus Steinmetz
Charles Proteus Steinmetz (April 9, 1865 – October 26, 1923) was a German-born American mathematician and electrical engineer. He fostered the development of alternating current that made possible the expansion of the electric power industry in the United States, formulating mathematical theories for engineers. He made ground-breaking discoveries in the understanding of hysteresis that enabled engineers to design better electromagnetic apparatus equipment including especially electric motors for use in industry.
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| Alias (AKA) | Steinmetz Carl August Rudolph |
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| Birth date | April 09, 1865 |
| Birth name | Karl August Rudolph Steinmetz |
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| Date of death | October 26, 1923 |
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