Alessandro Volta

Alessandro Volta was an Italian physicist known for his pioneering work in electricity and electrostatics. In the late 18th century, he invented the voltaic pile, which was the first true battery that produced a steady electrical current. This invention demonstrated that chemical reactions could generate electricity, laying the groundwork for future research in electromagnetism. Volta's work helped establish the study of electric circuits and inspired further advancements in understanding electricity, making him a key figure in the development of modern electrical science. His name lives on in the unit "volt," which measures electric potential.