Nollet and Gold Leaf
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Nollet and Gold Leaf
Jean-Antoine Nollet demonstrates how an electrical charge can be passed from one person to another, enabling the second to attract pieces of gold leaf
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1750s Antoine Attract Charge Demonstrates Electrical Enabling Nollet Passed Pieces
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This image from the 1750s depicts the renowned French physicist Jean-Antoine Nollet (1700-1770) conducting an electric experiment that would leave his audience in awe. Nollet, a prominent figure in the scientific community during the Enlightenment era, is shown here demonstrating the phenomenon of electrical charge transfer between persons. The experiment involved Nollet standing at one end of a large Leyden jar, an early form of capacitor used to store electrical charges. As he touched the jar, a powerful electric discharge was released, which in turn enabled him to attract pieces of gold leaf that were held by an assistant at the other end of the room. The gold leaf, suspended above a felt-covered table, would cling to Nollet's body as he approached, a striking demonstration of the attractive force of electricity. This experiment, which took place around 1746, was a significant contribution to the understanding of electrical phenomena and electrification. It not only captivated the scientific community but also the general public, who were fascinated by the seemingly magical properties of electricity. The image serves as a reminder of the curiosity and wonder that drove scientific discovery during this period and the profound impact it had on the development of modern science. Nollet's groundbreaking work in electricity laid the foundation for further research and discoveries, including the work of Benjamin Franklin and Michael Faraday. This photographic print, a testament to the past, offers a glimpse into the world of science during the 18th century and the sense of excitement and discovery that came with it.
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