I. Introduction
All of the technology we use uses a battery. There are even cool commercials for them with
the pink bunny and the drum. But in all seriousness, just like the commercials say, batteries
do contributor majorly in our lives.
II. Invention
Technically the first battery of any sort was created by Benjamin Franklin (used in the kite
and key experiment) which consisted of multiple Leyden jars that acted as storage for the
electrical energy. But the first electrochemical cell (which is what modern day batteries are
made up of) was created and developed by an Italian physicist named Alessandro Volta in
1792 which later led to the invention of the first battery (a bunch of many electrochemical
cells contained)in 1800. Volta was inspired by another scientist named Luigi Galvani who
was a danatomist and physiologist. He wanted to make an internal source of electrical
energy. By using 2 different metals (zinc and silver desks) he was able to make the 1st
voltaic pile which supplied a constant stream of electricity.
III. Biography of Investigator
Alessandro Volta, born February 18, 1745 was born in Como, Lombardy, Italy. He had a public
school education. Before his invention of the battery in 1800 he became a physics professor at
the University of Pavia and was married to Teresa Peregrini and had 3 sons. After the invention
in 1810 Napoleon made him a Count in honor of his invention. In 1881 the “volt” was named
after him. March 5, 1827, he died near his home town in Italy.
IV. Impact on the World/Humanity
We are now able to use portable technology. Everything from cell phones, to computers, cars,
flashlights, and toys have batteries. We see or at least experience the presence of batteries
everywhere we go in everyday life. We now have power that we can carry around in our
pockets anywhere we go. The unit of electrical energy (volt) was also named in honor of him.
V. Journal Article Review
Inspired by others scientists Volta was able to create something that is so essential to our
everyday modern lives, the battery! Using different metal disks he made electrical currents
that would supply technologies. Today there are 2 types of batteries: disposable and rechargeable. Wow, we have really come a long way!
Resources
- http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/volta.htm
- http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/Biographies/VoltaBio.htm
- http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Book&bookcmd=download&collection_id=93f2149f8c53745f&writer=rl&return_to=Battery+%28electricity%29 (PDF)
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