The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy - Couverture rigide

Newton, Sir Isaac

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1839641509 ISBN 13 : 9781839641503

Editeur : Flame Tree Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy, often known as the Principia, is one of the most important scientific works ever to have been written and has had a profound impact on modern science. Consisting of three separate books, the Principia states Newton’s laws of motion and Newton’s law of universal gravitation. Understanding and acceptance of these theories was not immediate, however by the end of the seventeenth century no one could deny that Newton had far exceeded all previous works and revolutionised scientific thinking.

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A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727) was an English physicist and mathematician who was a leading figure in the scientific revolution. His work throughout the seventeenth century provided the basis for modern science, including his three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. Newton’s career was prolific. He was president of the Royal Society and in 1705 he was knighted, becoming the first ever scientist to receive the honour.

Kirill Krasnov is a Professor of Mathematical Physics at the University of Nottingham. He has held Postdoctoral positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara and Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, and has been the recipient of the prestigious EPSRC Advanced Fellowship and the ERC Consolidator Grant.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Flame Tree Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1839641509
• ISBN 13: 9781839641503
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 480
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible