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Which electrical devices did Luigi Galvani acquire for his experiments in the late 1770s?
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Luigi Galvani
Luigi Galvani in an illustration from Le Journal de la Jeunesse, Paris, 1880.
In the late 1770s, Luigi Galvani acquired two specific devices to facilitate his research into electrophysiology:
- Electrostatic machine: A large device used for generating sparks.1
- Leyden jar: A device designed to store static electricity.1
Galvani utilized these tools to begin his experiments on muscular stimulation by electrical means, which eventually led to his foundational work in the field.1