2011 | OriginalPaper | Buchkapitel
The Historical Development of (Geo)Magnetism
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Magnetism and gravity are two fundamental properties of the Earth and are innate to our planet’s existence. But, the discovery of magnetism was not as dramatic as that of gravity. By deciphering the reason responsible for the fall of an apple, Newton opened the gates to understanding many of the basic principles governing the Universe. The circumstances leading to understanding of magnetism, and in essence geomagnetism, however, were slow and gradual.