Rola matematyki w powstawaniu teorii pola J.C. Maxwella

• Authors: Robert Janusz

Title variants

EN

The role of mathematics in J.C. Maxwell's field theory

• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

PL

Phenomenological concepts describing electromagnetic interactions were expressed mathematically by Maxwell in his theory of electromagnetic field. His work was not free of mechanistic influences. It also broke down some elements of inductionistic paradigme. Maxwell's theory cannot be reduced to a simple methodology of solving equations. Physical theories imply a deeper understanding of equations which carry an 'immaterial content'. The 'higher symmetries' hidden in the equations should to use Einstein's expressions be viewed as a 'stuff of the Universe'.

Keywords

PL

Electromagnetic Field Theory; James Clerk Maxwell; relationship between mathematics and physics; philosophy of physics

• Publisher: Copernicus Center Press
• Journal: Zagadnienia Filozoficzne w Nauce
• Year: 2006
• Issue: 38
• Pages: 47-60

Dates

published

2006-06-07

Contributors

author

Robert Janusz