Maxwell's equations

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1. Four equations that contain the basic laws governing electricity and magnetism, and thus play a role in the study of electricity and magnetism analogous to that of Newton's laws of motion in mechanics.

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Example Sentences

This large computing power was essential to solve Maxwell's equations and the equations of motion for electrons and positrons according to Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.

From Science Daily

This understanding, quantified in Maxwell's equations—a mathematical model for electricity, magnetism and light—laid the foundation for the invention of the dynamo, electricity generation for industries and households, and telecommunications: telegraph, telephone, radio and television.

From Scientific American

That though does not mean it is any less real than quantum mechanics or Maxwell’s equations.

From Scientific American

The limitations of the spin-1 photon lead to Maxwell’s equations of electromagnetism.

From Nature

The unification of electricity, magnetism and light in Maxwell’s equations is a highlight of any good physics degree.

From Nature