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= History of Maxwell's equations
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Maxwell's equations are a set of four fundamental equations in physics that describe the behavior of electric and magnetic fields and their interaction with matter. The history of Maxwell's equations is a story of significant scientific development over the 19th century, involving several key contributors and ideas. \#\#\# Early Work on Electricity and Magnetism 1.