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James Clerk Maxwell

James Clerk Maxwell. (1831-1879). And the Big Four of Electromagnetism. The Earliest Years. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland At two, always asked father to“Show me how it doos.” Could recite Psalm 119 and large passages of Milton at eight. Mother died of cancer that year.

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James Clerk Maxwell

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  1. James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) And the Big Four of Electromagnetism

  2. The Earliest Years • Born in Edinburgh, Scotland • At two, always asked father to“Show me how it doos.” • Could recite Psalm 119 and large passages of Milton at eight. • Mother died of cancer that year.

  3. This drawing by James’ cousin Jemima Wedderburn depicts the obstinate Maxwell paddling a washtub away from his tutor.

  4. Maxwell was also a poet. This is an example of his Christian faith is poetic form.

  5. Studies and Positions • At 16, entered Edinburgh University • Cambridge University undergraduate • Moved to Trinity College to escape competition in Cambridge • Studied physics and philosophy • Professor of Natural Philosophy at Marischal College in Aberdeen

  6. Studies and Positions (cont.) • Lost his job at Marischal when the two colleges in Aberdeen merged. • Had done many experiments and returned to his estate, correspondence, and travel. • Became the Laird of Glenair where he worked on his famous equations. • Predicted that electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light in 1865.

  7. Maxwell’s Equations

  8. Other Accomplishments and Such • Made astronomical observations of electromagnetic wavelengths and radiation • Subscribed to Presbyterian belief that the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. • Proclaimed that all things were manufactured according to an intelligent plan

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