Uncertainty
& Conclusions
The
purpose of the uncertainty section of this project is to
analyze the physics explored thus far. First, please note that the purpose of this
project was to develop the skills necessary to create a
webpage. The
webpage project is on a subject within physics, and the
subject chosen was electromagnetism.
In “A Brief History”
we began by noting the Greeks work. This was in
opposition to many cultures before, such as the Babylonians,
Egyptians, Chinese, etc.
We chose the Greeks since most modern mathematics is
written in Greek. It
is also the most mainstream for reference. We only chose a few
scientists involved with the development of the theory of
electromagnetism. This
was because this project was a brief summary of
electromagnetism. We
chose to include the highlights even though many more than
just a few scientists were involved with the development of
this theory. This
includes the very first humans to question nature and pass
their knowledge orally and/or in writing.
Electricity and magnetism are large and broad
subjects. Again
we noted the most important facts and offered a conceptual
description of both. We
refrained from including a lot of math for multiple reasons. The first was the project's primary and secondary goals. The secondary goal
was to offer a general understanding and complete conceptual
definition of electromagnetism.
If a more mathematical description was desired by the
reader then the works cited
in this project offers many opportunities for this.
In the section of "Electromagnetism"
we summarized the theory of electromagnetism and offered a
conceptual definition. This
was the unification of Electricity and Magnetism. We listed Maxwell’s equations but did not
give a mathematical description.
Due to the necessity of a proof, the descriptions of the
equations were omitted. Considering the goals
of the project this was left out. A detailed
mathematical description of Maxwell’s equations were omitted
considering the goal was a conceptual definition and not a
mathematical description.
We added the mathematical equations simply to be
viewed. Again, to
learn more reference, the sources found in the bibliography.
The facts
and applications associated with electromagnetism are
virtually endless. A
few facts and applications were given, again, to follow the abstract goals of the project. A general
understanding of electromagnetism was all that was necessary.
Now, to consider potential errors in this project. This project has not
been peer reviewed. It
has been reviewed by one person, myself. It has been
grammatically corrected and checked for inconsistencies by the
English Department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, thus errors and
misinformation should be minimal. All work has been cited. There is a
probability of misinterpreting the research, therefore, all
work should be checked against multiple references. This is not a
professionally, peer reviewed, or scholarly work. The work, to my
knowledge, is correct and accurate.
This project could be improved most of all by offering
a mathematical description alongside the conceptual
definitions. However, this would caused the project to
exceed the maximum number of pages. University textbooks were the
primary source of information. This could have been
improved by citing more professional articles, peer reviewed,
and scholarly works. However,
considering the conceptual goals of this project, textbooks
were sufficient.
Electromagnetism is a lengthy and difficult subject. It encompasses
almost everything in nature.
Electromagnetism
plays a key role in the sustainability of life on Earth. Electromagnetism
keeps us safe with light, keeps us warm and fed through heat,
and entertains us with media.
It not only
sustains life, but improves the overall quality of daily life
for all us.
| Links: Abstract A Brief History Electricity Magnetism Electromagnetism Facts & Applications Bibliography |