The Scientific Papers of James Clerk Maxwell, Vol. 1 (Dover Phoenix Editions)
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These 101 scientific papers (in two volumes) by one of the greatest theoretical physicists of the nineteenth century, James Clerk Maxwell, testify to their author's profound scientific legacy. One of the era'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 Encyclopaedia Britannica and Nature magazine, book reviews, and popular lectures. Unabridged republication of the classic 1890 edition. Edited and with a biographical introduction and critical estimation by W. D. Niven. 197 figures. 39 tables. Total of 1,456pp.
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