James Clerk Maxwell
/ˌdʒeɪmz ˌklɑːk ˈmækswel/
/ˌdʒeɪmz ˌklɑːrk ˈmækswel/
- (1831-79) a Scottish scientist who made important contributions to many areas of physics, including gases, colour vision (= the power of sight), electricity and magnetism. His work also influenced the development of telephones and colour photography.
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James Clerk Maxwell