Jean-Antoine Nollet
French physicist and academic
Born
November 19th, 1700
324 years ago
Died
April 25th, 1770
255 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributions to electricity and physics during the 18th century. Served as a member of the French Academy of Sciences. Conducted famous experiments demonstrating the conductivity of electricity. Authored texts on physics, including 'Éléments de Physique', which detailed discoveries and theories related to electrical phenomena and its applications.
Conducted early experiments in electricity
Authored 'Éléments de Physique'
Served in the French Academy of Sciences
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