Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism

Discover the groundbreaking work of James Clerk Maxwell in the Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism, published by Cambridge University Press in 2010. Spanning 484 pages, this essential paperback offers readers insight into one of the most important contributions to nineteenth-century physics. Maxwell expertly synthesizes the experimental and theoretical advancements in electricity and magnetism, laying the foundational principles that would shape modern science.

Originally published in 1873, this treatise features Maxwell's renowned equations on electromagnetic theory, with Volume 2 dedicated to the intricacies of magnetism and electromagnetism, including the revolutionary electromagnetic theory of light. Ideal for students, educators, and enthusiasts of physics alike, this book serves as a pivotal resource for understanding the interplay between electricity and magnetism. Immerse yourself in Maxwell's profound insights and witness the evolution of physical science through his eloquent prose and clear explanations.