= History of special relativity
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The history of special relativity is a fascinating tale involving key scientific ideas, experiments, and the revolutionary insights of one of history's most renowned physicists, Albert Einstein. Here's a concise overview of its development: \#\#\# Late 19th Century Physics 1. **Electromagnetism**: The groundwork for special relativity was laid in the late 19th century, primarily through the work of physicists like James Clerk Maxwell.
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