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Maxwell and Heaviside: Bridging Knowledge and Technology
Fast forward to 1873, when James Clerk Maxwell published his groundbreaking treatise on electricity and magnetism. Initially met with indifference from many, Maxwell's work included insights on how accelerating charges produce disturbances in electric and magnetic fields—a concept integral to understanding inductance. Oliver Heaviside, however, was captivated by Maxwell’s theories and dedicated himself to mastering the content within.