Download or read book Electrodynamics from Ampère to Einstein written by Olivier Darrigol and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-06-26 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book recounts the developments of fundamental electrodynamics from Ampère's investigation of the forces between electric currents to Einstein's introduction of a new doctrine of space and time. The emphasis is on the diverse, evolving practices of electrodynamics and the interactions between the corresponding scientific traditions. A richly documented, clearly written, and abundantly illustrated history of the subject.