Opticks: Or, A Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colours of LightGood Press, 2019 M11 19 - 1508 pages Isaac Newton's 'Opticks' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the nature of light and color through a series of experiments and observations. Written in a clear and concise manner, Newton explores the properties of light, the behavior of colors, and the refraction and reflection of light rays. 'Opticks' is considered a cornerstone in the field of optics and laid the foundation for Newton's later work in physics. The book is written in a scientific and systematic style, making it accessible to readers with a basic understanding of physics and mathematics. Newton's use of empirical evidence and logical reasoning sets 'Opticks' apart from other works of its time, demonstrating his keen observational skills and analytical mind. This work is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the development of modern physics. Newton's insights into the nature of light continue to influence scientists and researchers today. |
Contents
PROPOSITIONS PROP I Theor I | |
Theor II | |
Theor III | |
Theor IV | |
Theor V | |
Prob II | |
Theor V | |
Prob III | |
Prob IV | |
Prob V | |
Prob VI | |
Opticks | |
Remarks upon the foregoing Observations | |
Theor VI | |
Prob II | |
THE FIRST BOOK OF OPTICKS | |
DEFINITION PROP III Prob I | |
Theor III | |
Theor IV | |
The thickness of colourd Plates and Particles | |
SECOND BOOK OPTICKS PART III | |
Prop I | |
SECOND BOOK | |
PART IV | |
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Angle of Incidence Aperture appear Aqua fortis arithmetical Means arithmetical Progression Axis beam of Light blue Bodies breadth Bubbles Circles colour'd compounded concave convex copiously dark degrees of Refrangibility density Diameter different Refrangibility dilated distance emerge equal faint fall farther Feet Fits of easy Focus Fringes greater Refraction green half hole homogeneal Light illuminated Image PT Inch incident Rays inclined indigo intercepted intermediate least refrangible Rays Length Lens less Medium middle Mixture Motion Muscovy Numbers Object-glasses obliquely oblong Observations Opticks orange Orpiment parallel Parallelopiped Particles pass Penumbra perpendicular Phænomena placed Plane PROP Proportion Proposition Rectilinear Sides refracted Light refracting Angle Rings of Colours second Prism Sensorium Shadow Sine of Incidence Sine of Refraction sorts of Rays Spectrum PT Speculum Substances Sun's Light Table of Contents Telescopes thence thickness thin Plates third Experiment transmitted transparent view'd violet Water white Paper Window-shut yellow