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Newton's work in optics


   Newton's work in optics


  desmonde
 4/10/09
 

Newton lectured on optics from 1670 to 1672.

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  coffeym
 4/10/09
 

Newton's experiments with refraction demonstrated that white light could be decomposed into the spectrum and then recomposed into white light with the use of prisms and a lens.

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  wellis
 4/10/09
 

Newton's theory of color stated that the color of light comes from its interactions with objects rather than emanating from the objects themselves.

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