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Isaac Newtons prism experiment showing how sunlight is split into its separate colours, 1747
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Isaac Newtons prism experiment showing how sunlight is split into its separate colours, 1747
Isaac Newtons prism experiment showing how sunlight is split into its separate colours, 1747. English physicist and mathematician Newton (1642-1727) first separated white light into the colours of the spectrum by using a prism in 1666. His theories regarding optics and the nature of light, set out in Opticks, led to him building the first reflecting telescope. Newtons discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought. His theories of gravity and his three laws of motion were outlined in his greatest work, Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, (1687) and he is credited with discovering differential calculus. Knighted by Queen Anne in 1705, Newton is buried in Westminster Abbey, London. From Mathematical Elements of Natural Philosophy confirm d by Experiment by Jean Theophilus Desaguliers, a popular explanation of Newtons work. (London, 1747)
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This print captures Isaac Newton's groundbreaking prism experiment, which revealed the mesmerizing phenomenon of sunlight being split into its separate colors. Dating back to 1747, this image showcases the genius of English physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton, whose revolutionary theories transformed our understanding of optics and light. Newton's pioneering work began in 1666 when he first used a prism to disperse white light into its spectral components. His remarkable discoveries laid the foundation for his construction of the world's first reflecting telescope, revolutionizing astronomical observation. Renowned for his immense contributions to science and thought, Newton formulated his laws of motion and theory of gravity in his monumental work "Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica" published in 1687. Additionally, he is credited with discovering differential calculus, solidifying his status as one of history's greatest minds. Knighted by Queen Anne in 1705, Newton rests eternally at Westminster Abbey in London—a testament to his enduring legacy. This particular print originates from Jean Theophilus Desaguliers' publication "Mathematical Elements of Natural Philosophy confirm'd by Experiment" serving as a popular explanation for Newton's profound scientific achievements. As we gaze upon this monochrome depiction capturing an iconic moment from the eighteenth century, we are reminded not only of Newton's brilliance but also how one individual can shape the course of scientific progress for generations to come.
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