IMS 2015: Four scientists who saved Maxwells Theory

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Inspired by the work of Ørsted, Faraday, Ampre, and many others, Maxwell's equations form the basis for our entire field. Maxwell's work, in turn, inspired and enabled the development of quantum theory, relativity, and, indeed, all of modern physics. Newton said, "If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." Maxwell is our giant.

Inspired by the work of Ørsted, Faraday, Ampre, and many others, Maxwell's equations form the basis for our entire field. Newton said, "If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." Maxwell is our giant.

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