Scotland's Einstein: James Clerk Maxwell - The Man Who Changed the World

Scotland's Einstein: James Clerk Maxwell - The Man Who Changed the World

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2015-12-02

Professor Iain Stewart reveals the story behind the Scottish physicist who was Einstein's hero; James Clerk Maxwell. Maxwell's discoveries not only inspired Einstein, but they helped shape our modern world - allowing the development of radio, TV, mobile phones and much more. Despite this, he is largely unknown in his native land of Scotland. Scientist Iain Stewart sets out to change that, and to celebrate the life, work and legacy of the man dubbed "Scotland's Forgotten Einstein".

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Scotland's Einstein: James Clerk Maxwell - The Man Who Changed the World

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Professor Iain Stewart reveals the story behind the Scottish physicist who was Einstein's hero; James Clerk Maxwell. Maxwell's discoveries not only inspired Einstein, but they helped shape our modern world - allowing the development of radio, TV, mobile phones and much more. Despite this, he is largely unknown in his native land of Scotland. Scientist Iain Stewart sets out to change that, and to celebrate the life, work and legacy of the man dubbed "Scotland's Forgotten Einstein".

Released

2015-12-02

Runtime

60

Director

Declan Healy

Budget

$0

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$0

Genres

Documentary

History

Language

English

Production

BBC Scotland

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