How the First Capacitor Made Modern Electronics Possible

In this episode, Lucas and Luna uncover the surprising story of the first capacitor — a device that stores electrical charge — and how it paved the way for everything from radio to microprocessors. They trace its origins back to a German physicist's 'Leyden jar' in the 1740s, then leap to the 20th century when engineers at Bell Labs miniaturized it for the transistor age. Along the way, they discuss how capacitors enabled the first stored-program computer, the IBM 701, and why they remain essential in every smartphone today. A focused look at a component we rarely think about but that shapes our digital world. #Capacitor #LeydenJar #BellLabs #IBM701 #StoredProgramComputer #Transistor #ElectronicsHistory #SiliconValley #Physics #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TechPodcast #HistoryOfComputing #Innovation #Component #ChargeStorage #Miniaturization Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo