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Catching Up With Light

By the beginning of the 19th century, no consensus had yet emerged about what light might be, a situation that was changed by the establishment of a new wave theory and the work of Thomas Young in 1801 and James Maxwell at mid-century.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Company United States The Great Courses
  • Created January 15, 2025 by
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  • Modified January 15, 2025 by
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