CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION   -

2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE -

3. THEORY & WORKING -

4. CONCLUSION -

5. BIBLIOGRAPHY –

INTRODUCTION

In electromagnetism, Maxwell’s equations are a set of four partial differential equations that describe the properties of the electric and magnetic fields and relate them to their sources, charge density and current density. These equations are used to show that light is an electromagnetic wave. Individually, the equations are known as Gauss’s law, Gauss’s law for magnetism, Faraday’s law of induction, and Ampère’s law with Maxwell’s correction.

These four equations, together with the Lorentz force law derived by Maxwell,^[1] are the complete set of laws of classical electromagnetism.

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

1.  David J Griffiths (1999). Introduction to electrodynamics, Third Edition, Prentice Hall,.

2.   Oliver Heaviside ((2001) Facsimil^ AC Gilbert (Ronald R Coifman, Editor) (2000). Topics in Analysis and Its Applications: Selected Theses. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing Company, 155.

3. Peter Monk (2003). Finite Element Methods for Maxwell’s Equations. Oxford UK: Oxford University Press, pp. 1

4. Peter Monk (2003). Finite Element Methods for Maxwell’s Equations. Oxford UK: Oxford University Press, pp. 1

5. Jackson, John David (1999). Classical Electrodynamics, 3rd ed., New York: Wiley.

This is a catalog of the bulk of his postulations, theorems, proofs, and common problems (and solutions) in electromagnetism, many of which had been published in article form. Part scientific history-including references to some contemporary criticisms, long since shown to be poorly based, of Heaviside’s scholarship-and part guide to understanding a complex applied science, this work shows both the genius and the eccentricity of a man whose work includes precursory theories to Einstein, and revolutionary principles that today are the commonly assumed truths in the field of electrical engineering. « less

contemporary criticisms, long since shown to be poorly based, of Heaviside’s scholarship-and part guide to understanding a complex applied science, this work shows both the genius and the eccentricity of a man whose work includes precursory theories to Einstein, and revolutionary principles that today are the commonly assumed truths in the field of electrical engineering. « less

THEORY & WORKING

CONCLUSION

With his final addition to Ampere’s law, and the formulation of the other three laws, Maxwell completed the theory of electricity and magnetism. Remarkably,using only the four equations known as Maxwell’s equations, it is possible to explain all known electromagnetic phenomena on the macroscopic scale. The equations helped Hertz discover and prove the existence of the radio wave; they are used frequently when designing anything that deals with electricity and magnetism, such as electronic motors and electromagnets; they have even led to research into quantum dynamics. Einstein claimed that Maxwell’s equations led him toward the discovery of relativity, and many have called Maxwell the greatest scientist between Newton and Einstein.

While the equations may be difficult to understand, it is easy to see that they allow for the calculation of theoretical values for a myriad of different circuits, including motors, electromagnets that can pick up whole cars, and capacitor banks capable of storing enough power to run critical equipment for days in the case of a power failure. Maxwell and his equations forever changed the world in which we live.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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2.www.wikipedia.com

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4.www.answer.com

5.www.sparknotes.com