(August 12, 2016) “Alessandro Volta, the measuring unit man” is the title of the second meeting of the “Italian scientists” series, promoted by Italian Institute of Culture in Buenos Aires and scheduled for August 16 at 18.30 in the Benedetto Croce hall of the IIC. Professor Francesca Battista will take the floor. “Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) is a famous Italian physicist, best known for inventing the first electric battery, which then evolved into the modern battery – reads the introductory note on the Institute’s website. From the scientist’s name derives the unit of measurement of the electrical potential, the Volt. In this meeting Professor Battista will reveal the reason for this honor granted to few in the history of science. ” (Red)