Lucien Rouse
The leyden jar is considered to be the first ever capacitor, and it was invented by Pieter van Musschenbroek. It consisted of a metal outer part, with a brass rod coming out of the top. The brass passes through a wood coating. When a charge is applied, the charge is kept at equilibrium by the metal coating and the wood, and cannot be discharged without further action.
The Wimshurst machine was invented by James Wimshurst to create strong electric charges. Two insulated disks in the center of the machine are what drive it. As they rotate, a strong charge is produced.
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