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The famous physicist Sir Isaac Newton lectured on optics from 1670 - 1672. He worked on refraction of light into colored beams using prisms and discovered chromatic aberration. He also postulated the corpuscular form of light and an ether to transmit forces between the corpuscles. His "Opticks", first published 1704 contains his postulates about the topic. This is the fourth edition in English, from 1730, which Newton himself had corrected from the third edition before his death. (Summary by Availle)

Isaac Newton, widely celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to physics, was also deeply invested in religious scholarship. Throughout his life, he engaged in profound research on Christian history, theology, and the Bible, driven by a sincere desire to comprehend his faith. Among his many writings is an insightful analysis of the prophecies contained in the Bible. In this work, he delves into the final book of the New Testament—Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse of St. John—to explore the enigmatic themes of the worlds end times. Newton meticulously compares the events ...

Step into the fascinating world of optics with the legendary physicist Sir Isaac Newton, who captivated audiences with his lectures from 1670 to 1672. Explore his groundbreaking experiments on light refraction through prisms and his discovery of chromatic aberration. Delve into his revolutionary ideas about the corpuscular nature of light and the mysterious ether that transmits forces between particles. This fourth edition of Opticks, published in 1730 and personally corrected by Newton before his passing, offers a glimpse into his profound insights. Join us as we uncover the brilliance of ...