How did Gibbs apply Maxwell's equations?
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Answer
Gibbs applied Maxwell's equations to physical optics, a branch of optics that deals with the behavior of light as a wave phenomenon, particularly when interacting with objects comparable in size to the wavelength of light. This application allowed him to analyze and understand various phenomena related to the interaction of light with physical structures, such as diffraction, interference, and polarization.
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