How the turbine overcame the steam engine.

The article focuses on the historical development and technological significance of the turbine, particularly the steam turbine, as a transformative engine that eventually surpassed the steam engine. It traces the turbine's origins from ancient inventions like Heron's aeolipile through key advancements by engineers such as Gustaf de Laval, who created the first working steam turbine, and Charles Parsons, who developed the efficient multi-stage steam turbine that enabled widespread industrial and marine use. The steam turbine's higher efficiency and compact design addressed the limitations of the reciprocating steam engine, leading to its dominance in electricity generation and ship propulsion by the early 20th century. The article also highlights the turbine's role as a symbol of technical excellence and its foundational place in modern power industries.