The Frequency Wars: How 50 Hz and 60 Hz Shaped the Modern Grid

A two-part deep dive into the hidden history behind the world’s power frequencies. From the early battles over AC transmission, transformers, and the rise of 50 Hz vs 60 Hz, to the key figures (Tesla, Steinmetz), pivotal demos (Laugh and Frankfurt), and the cross‑continental rivalries of Westinghouse, AEG, and GE. Learn why Europe settled on 50 Hz, the US on 60 Hz, why Japan runs both, and how modern exceptions in aviation and rail keep the old debates alive today.

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