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Electromagnetic vs Maxwellian - What's the difference?

electromagnetic | maxwellian |

As adjectives the difference between electromagnetic and maxwellian

is that electromagnetic is of or pertaining to electromagnetism while Maxwellian is of or pertaining to James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879), Scottish theoretical physicist and mathematician who made important contributions to electromagnetic theory.

As a noun Maxwellian is

a supporter of James Clerk Maxwell.

electromagnetic

English

Adjective

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  • Of or pertaining to electromagnetism.

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    maxwellian

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to (James Clerk Maxwell) (1831-1879), Scottish theoretical physicist and mathematician who made important contributions to electromagnetic theory.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A supporter of James Clerk Maxwell.
    • English eponyms