 Timeline of electrical and electronic engineering

The timeline of electrical and electronic engineering encompasses numerous advancements and milestones that have contributed to the field as we know it today. Here’s a brief overview of key events and developments: ### 19th Century - **1800**: Italian scientist Alessandro Volta invented the voltaic pile, the first chemical battery that could provide a steady source of electricity. - **1820**: Hans Christian Ørsted discovered that electric currents create magnetic fields, forming the basis of electromagnetism.