Jacques Curie

Jacques Curie was a French physicist renowned for discovering piezoelectricity, the ability of certain materials to generate an electric charge when subjected to mechanical stress. Along with his brother Pierre, he identified that crystals like quartz produce electricity when squeezed or deformed. This discovery has led to many technological applications, including sensors, ultrasound devices, and electronic components. Jacques Curie's work helped deepen our understanding of the relationship between mechanical forces and electrical signals, paving the way for advances in electronics and material science.