The Journey of James Clerk Maxwell: From Curious Child to Pioneer of Electromagnetism
James Clerk Maxwell
1831-1879
Early Life
1831-1847
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Maxwell was always recognized as a smart one
•
Always curious
•
Taught by mother and tutor before school
Edinburgh Academy
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He was very successful in math and english
•
Not recognized by the school for his genius till
13
•
At 14 wrote paper on ellipses and curves.
At 18 wrote a couple more about assorted
things- never was allowed to present or be
credited with ideas
Edinburgh University 1847-50
•
Learned some physics and natural philosophy
•
Had lots of free time for self interests and
projects.
•
Worked a lot with light
Cambridge
1850-6
•
Math degree from Trinity
•
Worked a lot on color- found
red
green
and
blue
light combined make white light.
Aberdeen University 1856-60
•
Did work on Saturn’s rings. Won Adams prize.
•
Only one who even made headway
•
Was confirmed as correct by Voyager
Kings College 1860-5
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Did most of his work on electromagnetism:
–
Unification of light electricity and magnetism
•
Displacement current
•
Electromagnetic induction
•
Polarization of light
•
Etc.
James Clerk Maxwell, born in 1831, showed early signs of brilliance and curiosity. Despite facing obstacles in his education, he excelled in math and physics, eventually making groundbreaking discoveries in electromagnetism. Maxwell's work laid the foundation for modern physics and his legacy continues to inspire scientists around the world.
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James Clerk Maxwell 1831-1879
Early Life 1831-1847 Maxwell was always recognized as a smart one Always curious Taught by mother and tutor before school
Edinburgh Academy He was very successful in math and english Not recognized by the school for his genius till 13 At 14 wrote paper on ellipses and curves. At 18 wrote a couple more about assorted things- never was allowed to present or be credited with ideas
Edinburgh University 1847-50 Learned some physics and natural philosophy Had lots of free time for self interests and projects. Worked a lot with light
Cambridge 1850-6 Math degree from Trinity Worked a lot on color- found red green and blue light combined make white light.
Aberdeen University 1856-60 Did work on Saturn s rings. Won Adams prize. Only one who even made headway Was confirmed as correct by Voyager
Kings College 1860-5 Did most of his work on electromagnetism: Unification of light electricity and magnetism Displacement current Electromagnetic induction Polarization of light Etc.
