Lectures describing the problems in explaining light propagation which inspired Einstein's theory of special relativity.

In 'Baltimore Lectures', Baron William Thomson Kelvin explores molecular dynamics and the wave theory of light. Kelvin's work played a significant role in the development of the modern scientific method, and his lectures are still highly regarded by scientists today. This book is a must-read for students of science and history alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.