Capacitance

The journey of capacitors begins in antiquity. The ancient Greeks discovered that amber when rubbed, could attract light particles—a phenomenon we now understand as static electricity. This observation laid the groundwork for the concept of storing charge. Fast forward to the 18th century, the Leyden jar was invented. It was a simple device that could … Read more

The story of the capacitor begins in the 18th century. It was a time of great scientific discovery, and among the many inventions of the era, the capacitor holds a special place. The earliest forms of capacitors were known as Leyden jars. These were simple devices consisting of water-filled glass jars. In the 1740s, European … Read more