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Faraday, Maxwell, and the Electromagnetic Field

How Two Men Revolutionized Physics
Summary:

The book chronicles the lives and scientific contributions of Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell, detailing how their groundbreaking work led to the unification of electricity and magnetism into the concept of the electromagnetic field. It explores their personal histories, the development of their theories, and the profound impact their discoveries had on modern physics and technology.

Key points:

1. Electromagnetic Field Concept: The book discusses Faraday's revolutionary idea of a unified electromagnetic field, challenging Newtonian physics.

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