Author : James Clerk Maxwell
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486783227
Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (867 download)
Book Synopsis The Scientific Papers of James Clerk Maxwell by : James Clerk Maxwell
Download or read book The Scientific Papers of James Clerk Maxwell written by James Clerk Maxwell and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the greatest theoretical physicists of the 19th century, James Clerk Maxwell is best known for his studies of the electromagnetic field. The 101 scientific papers of this two-volume set, arranged chronologically, testify to Maxwell's profound scientific legacy and include the preliminary explorations that culminated in his most famous work, A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism. One of the nineteenth century's most significant papers, "A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field," appears here, along with similarly influential expositions of Maxwell's dynamical theory of gases. The author's extensive range of interests is well represented, from his discussions of color blindness and the composition of Saturn's rings to his essays on geometrical optics, ether, and protecting buildings from lightning. His less technical writings are featured as well, including items written for the Encyclopedia Britannica and Nature magazine, book reviews, and popular lectures. Striking in their originality, these papers offer a wealth of stimulating and inspiring reading to modern students of mathematics and physics.