Selected correspondence [microform], 1859-1879, (bulk 1867-1879)

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Selected correspondence [microform], 1859-1879, (bulk 1867-1879)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84461511

Correspondence (bulk dates, 1867-1879) is between Maxwell and some of the most important scientists of his day. The most extensive and interesting portion of the correspondence (ca. 160 items, 1859-1879) is with Peter Tait. Maxwell and Tait discuss the problems then current in the foundation of mathematical physics -- quaternions, spherical harmonics, and thermodynamic equations, while also including algebraic conundrums and puns and jokes in mathematical symbolism. Correspondents include Michael Faraday, Lord Kelvin, Charles Tomlinson, and John Tyndall.

2 microfilm reels.

American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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