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James Clerk Maxwell
A Commemoration Volume 1831–1931

Sir J. J. Thomson, Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Sir J. Larmor, Sir James Jeans, William Garnett, Sir Ambrose Fleming, Sir Oliver Lodge, Sir R. T. Glazebrook, Sir H. Lamb

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Date Published: March 2012
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format: Paperback
isbn: 9781107670952

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Originally published in 1931, this volume was created to mark the centenary of James Clerk Maxwell's birth. Comprised of ten essays dealing with various aspects of Maxwell's life and achievements, the text includes contributions from the following figures: J. J. Thomson; Max Planck; Albert Einstein; Joseph Larmor; James Jeans; William Garnett; Ambrose Fleming; Oliver Lodge; Richard Glazebrook; Horace Lamb. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Maxwell and his key role in the development of physics and mathematics.

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Product details
- Date Published: March 2012
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107670952
- length: 156 pages
- dimensions: 203 x 127 x 9 mm
- weight: 0.18kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
1. James Clerk Maxwell Sir J. J. Thomson
2. Maxwell's influence on theoretical physics in Germany Max Planck
3. Maxwell's influence on the development of the conception of physical reality Albert Einstein
4. The scientific environment of Clerk Maxwell Sir J. Larmor
5. James Clerk Maxwell's method Sir James Jeans
6. Maxwell's laboratory William Garnett
7. Some memories Sir Ambrose Fleming
8. Clerk Maxwell and wireless telegraphy Sir Oliver Lodge
9. Early days at the Cavendish laboratory Sir R. T. Glazebrook
10. Clerk Maxwell as lecturer Sir H. Lamb.
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With contributions by
J. J. Thomson
Max Planck
Albert Einstein
Contributors
Sir J. J. Thomson, Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Sir J. Larmor, Sir James Jeans, William Garnett, Sir Ambrose Fleming, Sir Oliver Lodge, Sir R. T. Glazebrook, Sir H. Lamb