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James Clerk Maxwell, Scottish physicist best known for his formulation of electromagnetic theory. He is regarded by most modern physicists as the scientist of the 19th century who had the greatest influence on 20th-century physics.
James Clerk Maxwell FRS FRSE (13 June 1831 – 5 November 1879) was a Scottish physicist and mathematician [1] [2] who was responsible for the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation, which was the first theory to describe electricity, magnetism and light as different manifestations of the same phenomenon.
James Clerk Maxwell, born on June 13, 1831 in Edinburgh, Scotland displayed an intense curiosity from an early age. Acutely interested in mechanisms like door locks, keys, and water pipes he would ask, “What’s the go o’ that?” meaning, “How does it work?”
James Clerk Maxwell, (born June 13, 1831, Edinburgh, Scot.—died Nov. 5, 1879, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Eng.), Scottish physicist. He published his first scientific paper at age 14, entered the University of Edinburgh at 16, and graduated from Cambridge University.
James Clerk Maxwell was a Scottish physicist best known for combining the fields of electricity and magnetism to create a theory of the electromagnetic field. James Clerk Maxwell was born—into a family of strong financial means—in Edinburgh on June 13, 1831.
James Clerk Maxwell was one of the greatest scientists who have ever lived. To him we owe the most significant discovery of our age - the theory of electromagnetism. He is rightly acclaimed as the father of modern physics.
James Clerk Maxwell's scientific work has impacted dramatically on our lives today. Find out more about him and his inventions in this guide for Primary 2nd Level learners.
James Maxwell was a Scottish mathematical physicist. Maxwell explored many subjects and was the first person to demonstrate color photography. He is best known for his explanation of the relationship between electricity and magnetism, and his prediction that electromagnetic waves could travel though space.
James Clerk Maxwell is the scientist responsible for explaining the forces behind the radio in your car, the magnets on your fridge, the heat of a warm summer day and the charge on a battery.
Maxwell was the first to show how to calculate stresses in framed arch and suspension bridges. He also led the work of the British Association committee which defined most of the electrical units in use today; in the associated experiments he pioneered the use of feedback control.