Magnetism: A Very Short Introduction

by Stephen J. Blundell

Book Overview

In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen J. Blundell illuminates the mysterious force of magnetism. For centuries, magnetism has been used for various purposes--through compasses it gave us the ability to navigate, and through motors, generators, and turbines, it has given us power. Blundell explores our understanding of electricity and magnetism, from the work of Galvani, Ampere, Faraday, and Tesla, and describes how Maxwell and Faraday's work led...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199601208
• ISBN13: 9780199601202
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.1" x 6.7"