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Generally acknowledged as the greatest theoretical physicist of all time, Maxwell's contribution to humanity is SO IMMENSE yet he's just another "forgotten person" just like so many other scientists. *Maxwell's works includes: the kinetic theory of gases, the elastic properties of solids, statistical mechanics, & most of all, "Maxwell equation" which explains the symmetry between the electric & magnetic field. Maxwell's work regarding "The Electromagnetic Theory of Light" is what ultimately enabled mankind to understand & use radio & TV waves. Of course, no one can dispute the dire importance of both! In turn, his work also enabled us to communicate via the speed of light such as here in the internet whereby just one push on a button, we can then publish our article:) or send our e-mails. Last but not the least, radio astronomy remains our only hope of ever communicating with life forms from other worlds if they do exists.
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