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

(2015)

Overview

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

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2015-12-02

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 00m

Homepagehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06rd56j

Production CompaniesBBC Scotland

Genres

  • Documentary
  • History