One scientific epoch ended and another began with James Clerk Maxwell

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Albert Einstein
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Lewis Campbell ◽  
William Garnett
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Andrew Briggs ◽  
Hans Halvorson ◽  
Andrew Steane

The book contains three autobiographical chapters, one from each of the authors. In this one Andrew Briggs (A.B.) presents some of his experiences. Professor David Tabor was an important scientific and personal influence on A.B. in his doctoral work at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge. A visit to Mount Tabor in Israel gave a memorable opportunity for reflection on the connection between spiritual matters and physical, geographical matters. Another important influence was the humble Christian and great nineteenth-century physicist James Clerk Maxwell. Maxwell had a verse from Psalm 111 inscribed over the doors of the Cavendish laboratory. When the laboratory was moved into new premises, A.B. asked whether the inscription could be included. This was agreed by the relevant committee. It reads: ‘The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein’: a lovely motto for scientists.


2013 ◽  
Vol 430 (4) ◽  
pp. 2513-2533 ◽  
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W. S. Holland ◽  
D. Bintley ◽  
E. L. Chapin ◽  
A. Chrysostomou ◽  
G. R. Davis ◽  
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