Forbes, Nancy
Faraday, Maxwell, and the Electromagnetic Field: How Two Men Revolutionized Physics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781633886070
- author:
- Forbes, Nancy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Prometheus Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 155 mm X 228 mm
- Genre:
- Biography, Science & Technology, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Two men revolutionised physics with their groundbreaking discovery of the electromagnetic field. Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell, two scientists from different eras, made a lasting impact on the world of physics. Their collaboration led to numerous technological innovations, including electric power generation and television. Faraday's autodidactic approach and technological skills, combined with his keen powers of observation, enabled him to make significant contributions to science. Maxwell, a brilliant mathematical physicist, built upon Faraday's ideas and created a unified framework of electricity, magnetism, and light. This work formed the basis for much of 20th-century physics. Their work continues to influence our daily lives, from the power that lights our homes to the devices that bring us entertainment. This book tells the story of Faraday and Maxwell's lives and their scientific achievements, providing a fascinating insight into the history of physics.
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