Newton and Colour: The Complex Interplay of Theory and Experiment

Newton and Colour: The Complex Interplay of Theory and Experiment

Elucidates some aspects of Newton's theory of light and colors, specifically as presented in his first optical paper in 1672. Analyzes Newton's main experiments intended to show that light is a mixture of rays with different refrangibilities. (SAH)

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Veröffentlicht in:Science & education 2001, Vol.10 (3), p.287
Hauptverfasser: Martins, Roberto De Andrade, Silva, Cibelle Celestino
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Color
Higher Education
Light
Newton (Isaac)
Science History
Science Instruction
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Zusammenfassung:Elucidates some aspects of Newton's theory of light and colors, specifically as presented in his first optical paper in 1672. Analyzes Newton's main experiments intended to show that light is a mixture of rays with different refrangibilities. (SAH)
ISSN:0926-7220
DOI:10.1023/A:1017219114697