Alessandro Volta
Italian physicist, inventor of the battery
Born
February 18th, 1745
280 years ago
Died
March 5th, 1827
198 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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Born in 1745, this physicist made significant contributions to the study of electricity. He developed the first true chemical battery, known as the voltaic pile, in 1800. This invention provided a continuous source of electric current and laid the groundwork for the field of electrochemistry. His work contributed to advancements in the understanding of electrical phenomena and inspired later innovations in energy storage. Volta also conducted experiments on gas and was involved in the development of the electrophorus, a device used to generate static electricity.
Invented the voltaic pile
Developed the electrophorus
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