The Scientific Writings Of The Late George Francis Fitzgerald (1902)

""The Scientific Writings of the Late George Francis Fitzgerald"" is a collection of papers and articles written by George Francis Fitzgerald, a prominent Irish physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism. The book was published posthumously in 1902, following Fitzgerald's untimely death at the age of 46.The collection includes Fitzgerald's most important works, including his groundbreaking paper on the theory of electrical and optical phenomena in moving bodies, which laid the foundation for Einstein's theory of relativity. Other papers in the collection cover topics such as the properties of waves, the behavior of light, and the principles of thermodynamics.Throughout the book, Fitzgerald's writing is characterized by his clear and concise style, as well as his rigorous approach to scientific inquiry. His ideas are presented in a logical and systematic manner, making them accessible to both experts and non-experts alike.Overall, ""The Scientific Writings of the Late George Francis Fitzgerald"" is an important contribution to the history of science, and a testament to Fitzgerald's enduring legacy as one of the most influential physicists of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.