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Opticks:: Or, A Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections and Colours of Light

This book delves into the scientific study of light, covering topics such as reflection, refraction, inflection, and color. It is considered a foundational text in the history of physics. more

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Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton was an English physicist, mathematician, and astronomer, considered one of the greatest scientists in history. He made significant contributions to physics, mathematics, and astronomy, particularly with his three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. Newton's work had a profound impact on the development of modern science and engineering. more

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