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_aMaxwell, James Clerk, _d1831-1879 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aFive of Maxwell's Papers |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-01-01 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aOn the unequal sensibility of the Foramen Centrale to light of different colours -- On the theory of compound colours with reference to mixtures of blue and yellow light -- On an instrument to illustrate Poinsot's theory of rotation -- Address to the Mathematical and Physical Sections of the British Association -- Introductory lecture on experimental physics. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Gordon Keener | ||
| 520 | _a"Five of Maxwell's Papers" by James Clerk Maxwell is a scientific publication compiled from five distinct papers and addresses authored by Maxwell, a renowned physicist and mathematician known for his contributions to electromagnetism and optics, during the mid-19th century. The book includes discussions on the perception of color, the theory of rotating bodies, and the philosophy of scientific inquiry, showcasing Maxwell's profound insights into physical laws and their mathematical formulations. This collection reflects the scientific rigor of the Victorian era when natural philosophy began to evolve into modern physics. The content of the book consists of various papers that explore significant themes in physics and color theory. In "Foramen Centrale," Maxwell discusses the peculiar behavior of the human eye when exposed to different colors, emphasizing his experiments on color perception. He also delves into the Theory of Compound Colours, challenging conventional notions of color mixing with insightful experiments. Additionally, Maxwell elaborates on Poinsot's Theory of Rotation, proposing an instrument for visualizing rotational axes in solid bodies. His addresses highlight the evolving nature of physical science education and advocate for experimental inquiry's vital role in understanding scientific principles. Overall, this compilation not only presents groundbreaking scientific concepts but also reflects the intersection of mathematics and natural philosophy during a transformative period in scientific thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aMathematics | ||
| 653 | _aPhysics | ||
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