Newton's contributions to an understanding of the heavens and the earth are considered to be unparalleled. This very short introduction explains his scientific
What is 'the void'? What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space - 'nothing' - exist? This text explores the science & history of the elusive
This Very Short Introduction uses Newton's own unpublished writings to provide fascinating insight into the man who kept the Royal Society under his thumb, was
Lawrence M. Principe takes a fresh approach to the story of the scientific revolution, emphasising the historical context of the society and its world view at t
Introduces readers to the basic properties of light -reflection and refraction, polarization, and interference- before moving on to how light is generated, its