Maxwell's electromagnetic theory and special relativity

@article{Hall2008MaxwellsET,
  title={Maxwell's electromagnetic theory and special relativity},
  author={Graham S. Hall},
  journal={Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences},
  year={2008},
  volume={366},
  pages={1849 - 1860}
}
  • G. Hall
  • Published 28 May 2008
  • Physics
  • Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences
This paper presents a brief history of electromagnetic theory from ancient times up to the work of Maxwell and the advent of Einstein's special theory of relativity. It is divided into five convenient periods and the intention is to describe these developments for the benefit of a lay scientific audience and with the minimum of technical detail. 
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