Electromagnetism

1. Historical Perspectives
   1. Historical Figures
      1. Michael Faraday
         1. Early Life and Education
            1. Background and Family
            2. Education as an Apprentice
            3. Interest in Science
         2. Key Contributions
            1. Electromagnetic Induction
            2. Faraday’s Law of Induction
            3. Electric and Magnetic Fields Concept
         3. Faraday's Impact
            1. Influence on Electromagnetism
            2. Faraday Cage Invention
            3. Legacy and Honors
      2. James Clerk Maxwell
         1. Background and Education
            1. Early Academic Life
            2. Cambridge University
         2. Major Contributions
            1. Formulation of Maxwell's Equations
            2. Unification of Electricity and Magnetism
            3. Theory of Electromagnetic Waves
         3. Maxwell’s Influence
            1. Impact on Electromagnetic Theory
            2. Legacy in Physics
            3. Honors and Awards
   2. Milestones in Electromagnetism
      1. Discovery of Electromagnetic Induction
         1. Initial Experiments
            1. Hans Christian Ørsted’s Discovery
            2. Faraday's Experiments
         2. Development of Inductive Devices
            1. Early Applications of Induction
            2. Evolution of Electric Generators
      2. Development of Maxwell's Equations
         1. Historical Context
            1. Pre-Maxwell Understanding of Electromagnetism
            2. Mathematical Foundations
         2. Integration of Existing Knowledge
            1. Gauss's Work on Electricity and Magnetism
            2. Faraday's Law and its Mathematical Formulation
         3. Publication and Reception
            1. Initial Publication of Maxwell's Papers
            2. Contemporary Reception and Criticism
            3. Validation and Acceptance in Scientific Community
      3. Advances in the 19th and 20th Centuries
         1. Technological Innovations
            1. Development of Telegraphy
            2. Invention of the Radio
         2. Theoretical Developments
            1. Contribution of Heinrich Hertz
            2. Introduction of Quantum Electrodynamics
   3. Broader Impacts of Electromagnetism in History
      1. Influence on Industrial Revolution
         1. Electromagnetic Inventions Impact
         2. Electricity's Role in Industrial Machinery
      2. Societal Changes
         1. Transformation of Communication Systems
         2. Role in Modern Electronics and Technology
      3. Modern Scientific Advancements
         1. Facilitating Further Electromagnetic Research
         2. Influences on Other Scientific Fields (e.g., Quantum Mechanics)
   4. Key Historical Events and Experiments
      1. Ørsted's Experiment and its Implications
      2. Faraday’s Pioneering Work
         1. The First Electric Motor
         2. Electromagnetic Rotation Experiment
      3. Subsequent Discoveries and Innovations
         1. Georg Simon Ohm’s Work on Resistance
         2. Ampère’s Development of Electrodynamics
         3. Hertz’s Confirmation of Electromagnetic Waves