Alessandro Volta

Italian physicist, inventor of the battery

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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