Newton (Know About)

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Sir Isaac Newton was an English physicist and mathematician (described in his own day as a "natural philosopher") who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time and as a key figure in the scientific revolution. His book Philosophic Naturalis Principia Mathematica ("Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy"), first published in 1687, laid the foundations for classical mechanics.

Newton made seminal contributions to optics and he shares credit with Gottfried Leibniz for the development of calculus. The human inquisitiveness is so wide that it would take centuries to explore the facts of the world. However, this series tries to achieve the impossible by presenting you almost all you ever wanted to know.

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What will you learn from this book

  1. Early Life and Education: Explore Newton's early life, upbringing, and his education, shedding light on the foundations of his scientific curiosity.

  2. Scientific Contributions: Highlight Newton's groundbreaking contributions to physics and mathematics, including his laws of motion, the law of universal gravitation, and his work in calculus.

  3. Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica: Discuss Newton's most famous work, "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica," and its significance in the scientific revolution.

  4. Optics and Color Theory: Examine Newton's experiments with optics and his theory of colors, including his famous prism experiments.

  5. Alchemical Interests: Explore Newton's lesser-known interest in alchemy and how it influenced his scientific and philosophical thinking.

  6. Royal Society and Academic Career: Detail Newton's involvement with the Royal Society and his academic career, including his time as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge.

  7. Conflict with Leibniz: Address the controversy and dispute between Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz over the invention of calculus.

  8. Later Life and Legacy: Discuss Newton's later life, his tenure as Master of the Mint, and the legacy he left in the fields of physics, mathematics, and astronomy.

  9. Personality and Eccentricities: Explore aspects of Newton's personality, including his reputed eccentricities and intense focus on his work.

  10. Impact on Scientific Method: Consider Newton's role in shaping the scientific method and his influence on subsequent generations of scientists.

Language English
ISBN-10 9350334267
ISBN-13 9789350334263
No of pages 80
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Maple Press
Published Date 24 Mar 2015

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