Title
Alessandro Volta
Caption
Alessandro Volta, Italian physicist. On table are two of his inventions, the Voltaic pile (wet battery) on left, and electrophorus, an apparatus demonstrating electrostatic charge by induction. His name given to unit of electrical potential difference.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07095_390001400
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,2Mb (857,3Kb) / 9,3in x 11,8in / 2779 x 3543 (300dpi)