The Optical Papers of Isaac Newton: Volume 1, The Optical Lectures 1670-1672
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"The Optical Papers of Isaac Newton: Volume 1, The Optical Lectures 1670-1672" by Alan E. Shapiro is a physics book focused on Light & Optics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
The first volume of a three-volume complete edition of Newton's optical papers contains his Optical Lectures, delivered at Cambridge University between 1670 and 1672. The Lectures is Newton's first major scientific treatise, and consequently it represents a crucial link between his early years of discovery and his mature investigations and publications, such as the Optiks in 1704. It is divided into two parts: the first part devoted to color and the second to refraction. Originally published in 1984, this edition made available the complete text, together with translation and commentary, of both surviving versions of the Lectures, a draft and a vastly expanded revision. Until the time of publication, scholars had to depend on an uncritical text of the revision and an inadequate partial English translation, both published shortly after Newton's death. Professor Shapiro's critical edition has made a great contribution to the study of Newtonian science.
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"The Optical Papers of Isaac Newton: Volume 1, The Optical Lectures 1670-1672" by Alan E. Shapiro is a physics book focused on Light & Optics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
Topic: Light & Optics
Author: Alan E. Shapiro
Who this is for:
- Physics students
- Science-minded readers
- Readers building technical understanding
Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.
The first volume of a three-volume complete edition of Newton's optical papers contains his Optical Lectures, delivered at Cambridge University between 1670 and 1672. The Lectures is Newton's first major scientific treatise, and consequently it represents a crucial link between his early years of discovery and his mature investigations and publications, such as the Optiks in 1704. It is divided into two parts: the first part devoted to color and the second to refraction. Originally published in 1984, this edition made available the complete text, together with translation and commentary, of both surviving versions of the Lectures, a draft and a vastly expanded revision. Until the time of publication, scholars had to depend on an uncritical text of the revision and an inadequate partial English translation, both published shortly after Newton's death. Professor Shapiro's critical edition has made a great contribution to the study of Newtonian science.
| Author | Alan E. Shapiro |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published | 2011-10-27 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780521155090 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 648 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Light & Optics |
| Series | Optical Papers of Isaac Newton |
Format: Paperback
Length: 648 pages
Language: English
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