Electrodynamics from Ampere to Einstein (Hardcover)

This book recounts the developments of fundamental electrodynamics from Ampère's investigation of the forces between electric currents to Einstein's introduction of a new doctrine of space and time. Thorough accounts are given of crucial episodes such as Faraday's redefinition of charge and current, the genesis of Maxwell's field equations, and Hertz' experiments on fast electric oscillations. Darrigol provides a vivid picture of the intellectual and instrumental variety of nineteenth century physics, emphasising the diverse, evolving practices of electrodynamics, and the interactions between the corresponding scientific traditions. This richly documented, clearly written, and abundantly illustrated history should appeal to students and scholars of physics, and also to those interested in the history and philosophy of science.

General

Imprint:	Clarendon Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2000
First published:	August 2000
Authors:	Olivier Darrigol
Dimensions:	242 x 163 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	552
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-850594-5
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Electricity, magnetism & electromagnetism Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Relativity physics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Medical physics Promotions
LSN:	0-19-850594-9
Barcode:	9780198505945

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