Fitzgerald, George Francis, 1851-1901.
George Francis FitzGerald correspondence, circa 1875-1900.
Topics reflected in the correspondence include: George Francis FitzGeralds development of the FitzGerald-Lorentz contraction, which later became an essential part of Albert Einsteins theory of special relativity; his role in the development of Maxwells theory of electromagnetism and Joseph Larmors electron theory of matter; the development of electromagnetic theory and other areas of physical science; science and technology in fin-de-sic̀ˆle Dublin; the introduction of electricity to Trinity College, Dublin; the first X-ray photographs; early experiments on flight and wireless telegraphy; the professionalization of physics and the attempt to reconcile the new sciences with religion.
Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy, Trinity College, Dublin and head of the Engineering School, commissioner for education in Ireland and an examiner for the University of London.
Fitzgerald, George Francis, 1851-1901
Larmor, Joseph, 1857-1942
Trinity College.
Special relativity (Physics).
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Royal Dublin Society. Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland UK