The Natural Philosophy of James Clerk Maxwell |
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Author:
| Harman, P. M. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-00585-2 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2001 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $77.95 |
Book Description:
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James Clerk Maxwell (1831-79) was the most important theoretical physicist in the two centuries separating Newton and Einstein. He created the electromagnetic theory of light and made important contributions to the theory of gases. This scientific biography and introduction to Maxwell's physics and philosophy amply shows how he made revolutionary advances in theoretical physics by combining a firm grasp of physical reality with great mathematical ability.
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-79) was the most important theoretical physicist in the two centuries separating Newton and Einstein. He created the electromagnetic theory of light and made important contributions to the theory of gases. This scientific biography and introduction to Maxwell's physics and philosophy amply shows how he made revolutionary advances in theoretical physics by combining a firm grasp of physical reality with great mathematical ability.