Originally Posted by quantum-x

You're totally right here.
Not only is it 'possible in theory', but Telsa had wotking examples.

He transmitted power wirelessly for hundreds of miles, to small barrels scattered around nearby towns etc. Not only could the power be transmitted, but it could also be singled out to certain barrels.

And something even less people know - he was comissioned to create the first commercial implementation, which he did (for some reason my memory says it was on long island, but don't quote me on that). Sadly it was plauged by mishap after mishap, and the funding never saw the project get to completion.

If you're interested in this, you should grab one of the many books on it. All of this is in his Colarado Springs notes, as well.

But, in a glance-
- Invented the fluro light
- Was transmitting radio signals around the globe while marconi was struggling to get 100yards (he was using FM, marconi was using AM)
- Invented & Patented the first ever AC engine & Generator, but lost the patent to Edison
- etc.