Jean-Antoine Nollet

French physicist and academic

Jean-Antoine Nollet - French physicist and academic
Born

November 19th, 1700
324 years ago

Died

April 25th, 1770
254 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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