Electromagnetism
With James Maxwell and Heinrich Hertz
By Blaine Harriman and Henry Ovens
Electromagnetic Induction
Ways Human use electromagnetism
Radio
X-rays
Light
Generators
James Maxwell
Maxwell researched the fields of electricity and magnetism and introduced the concept of the electro-magnetic field. James Maxwell discovered electromagnetic waves, and he also discovered a changing magnetic field will induce a changing electric field. He discovered this by experimenting with them. Maxwell also helped with the field of optics and the study of color vision. He investigated the kinetic theory and thermodynamics. Maxwell’s discoveries are used today by scientists all around the world. Some of Maxwell’s work helped Albert Einstein’s research with relativity.
Heinrich Hertz
The focus of his research was on the electromagnetic theory of light
He proved the existence of electromagnetic waves by engineering instruments to transmit and receive radio pulses using experimental procedures. Helped establish the photoelectric effect, developed the hertz antenna receiver.
His discovery led to a new understanding of electromagnetic waves, which led to them being used for communication.
Works Cited
Heinrich Rudolf Hertz." Encyclopedia of World Biography. Detroit: Gale, 1998. Student Resources in Context. Web. 20 Mar. 2013
Wagon, Joy. "Electromagnetic Induction." Electromagnetic Induction. Science Joy Wagon, 1998. Web. 26 Mar. 2013.