The Tesla FBI Files

The fate of Nikola Tesla's scientific papers after his death in 1943 remains a contentious issue, particularly regarding his claims about a perfected "death beam." Amid World War II, U.S. government agencies, including the FBI, were deeply concerned about the potential weaponization of his ideas and the risk of them being obtained by Axis powers or the Soviets. This intrigue highlights the intersection of Tesla's groundbreaking work and the geopolitical tensions of his time.