Alessandro Volta
Inventor of the first electric cell / battery
Italian Scientist Alessandro Volta, contributed a huge amount to the new science of electricity and in honour of his pioneering work his name was given to the unit of electrical potential, the Volt.
It is a widely known fact that the Volt is the unit of electromotive force and that it is named after Alessandro Volta who was a scientist and pioneer of electrical science.
Volta invented the first primary battery and in doing so he moved electrical science from the electrostatic era into electrodynamic age.
His invention of the electrical battery made possible many further developments, and the basic ideas for his electrical batteries are still in use today.
Volta received many honours, being recognised by learned societies around Europe including London, Berlin and Paris. He was also asked to give many talks and demonstrations. However the greatest honour came after his death when in 1881 the unit of electromotive force was named the Volt in honour of the important pioneering work he had undertaken. As a result Volta’s place in history was assured.
We continue to honor Mr. Volta, who was born 222 years ago today and wish him a Happy Birthday! 🍾🎉
