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Alessandro Volta, Italian physicist, demonstrating his electric pile (battery), c1800 (c1870)
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Alessandro Volta, Italian physicist, demonstrating his electric pile (battery), c1800 (c1870)
Alessandro Volta, Italian physicist, demonstrating his electric pile (battery), c1800 (c1870). Voltas (1745-1827) voltaic pile, an early form of battery, was the first source of current electricity. It consisted of two different metals, separated by chemicals in order to enable a flow of electricity. In 1775, he invented the electrophorus, a precursor of the induction machine, and in 1777 he invented an inflammable air electric pistol. The unit of electromotive force volt is named after him. From Les Merveilles de la Science by Louis Figuier. (Paris, c1870). (Colorised black and white print)
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This print showcases the renowned Italian physicist, Alessandro Volta, demonstrating his groundbreaking invention - the electric pile or battery. Created around 1800 and captured in this colorised print from c1870, Volta's voltaic pile was a pioneering source of current electricity. The battery consisted of two different metals separated by chemicals, enabling the flow of electricity. A true innovator ahead of his time, Volta's contributions to science extended beyond the electric pile. In 1775, he invented the electrophorus, a precursor to induction machines. Two years later, he created an inflammable air electric pistol that further showcased his ingenuity. Volta's impact on scientific progress is undeniable; even today we honor him through the unit of electromotive force known as "volt" named after this brilliant mind. The print itself is part of Les Merveilles de la Science by Louis Figuier (Paris c1870), beautifully colorised to bring life to this historical moment. It offers us a glimpse into Italy during the 19th century and allows us to appreciate both Volta's portrait and his significant contribution to physics. As we admire this image capturing a demonstration by one of history's greatest inventors and physicists, let it serve as a reminder that innovation knows no bounds when driven by passion and curiosity about our world's mysteries.
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