De Undulationibus Electricis Libri Duo (Classic Reprint)

A. Garbasso

ISBN 10: 0332412849 / ISBN 13: 9780332412849

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the theory of electric and magnetic forces, building on the work of 19th-century physicist James Clerk Maxwell. Extending Maxwell's foundational equations, the author introduces five postulates that describe the behavior of polarized matter. The resulting system of equations predicts the existence of electromagnetic waves, an idea that the author verifies through experimentation. The book goes on to investigate the laws of oscillating currents in conductors, with a particular focus on the phenomenon of electrical resonance. The author also discusses the mutual influence of conductors and the practical applications of these phenomena, including the development of wireless telegraphy by Guglielmo Marconi. This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles of electromagnetism, with a particular focus on the experimental verification of theoretical predictions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: De Undulationibus Electricis Libri Duo (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: Latin
• ISBN 10: 0332412849
• ISBN 13: 9780332412849
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Latin

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Synopsis

A comprehensive introduction to electric and magnetic theory, with classic experiments and modern interpretations. This edition compiles foundational ideas about electric charges, magnetism, and the flow of energy, linking theoretical postulates with hands-on demonstrations. It blends mathematical formulations with practical experiments, making complex concepts more approachable for curious readers.

The text presents a progression from basic laws to advanced topics, offering a clear path through Coulomb’s principles, Biot–Savart, and the behavior of dielectric and magnetic media. It also explores how energy and resonance arise in electrical systems, and how radiation and refraction relate to electric and magnetic fields. Throughout, readers will see how theory connects to real-world experiments.

• Delve into the core laws of electricity and magnetism and how they are expressed mathematically.


• Examine experiments that illustrate energy, polarization, and inductive effects.


• Explore resonant phenomena, transmission, and the propagation of electromagnetic waves.


• Understand concepts like refraction, double refraction, and interactions in dielectric media.

Ideal for readers of the history of science, physics, and those seeking a rigorous, historically grounded look at early electromagnetic theory.