Although Edwald Von Kliest made the first one, its invention is usually attributed to Peter Von Musschenbroek and it is named for the Dutch University where he worked.
In 1930 banks of them were used by Cockcraft and Watson in the first atom smasher. Although Edwald Von Kliest made the first one, its invention is usually attributed to Peter Von Musschenbroek and it is named for the Dutch University where he worked. It consists of a connected rod, chain, and stopper which is placed in a plastic or glass jar coated on both the inside and outside with metal foil. Rarely used now, they were called condensers but in actuality were the first capacitors. FTP identify this early apparatus used to collect and discharge electricity.
In 1930 banks of them were used by Cockcraft and Watson in the first atom smasher.
{Leyden Jar}.