Homonym: Volta (Volt)
Volta is a term that can refer to various concepts, but it is often associated with the Italian scientist Alessandro Volta, who is best known for inventing the electric battery in the late 18th century. His invention, known as the Voltaic Pile, was the first true battery and laid the groundwork for modern electrical science.
In addition to its historical significance, "Volta" is also the name of a unit of electric potential, named in honor of Volta. One volt is defined as the potential difference that will drive one ampere of current against one ohm of resistance, making it a fundamental concept in the study of electricity.