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Fits, passions, and paroxysms : physics, method, and chemistry and Newton’s theories of colored bodies and fits of easy reflection

By Newton , Alan E. , Isaac; Shapiro

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2009
ISBN
9780521405072, 0521405076
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4110157 bytes)
Pages
400\36
Time added
2019-05-03 14:31:40
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Preface Abbreviated references Frequently cited writings by Newton Part I. Physics and Method: Newton's theories of coloured bodies and fits: 1. Historical and philosophical background 2. Newton's rings 3. The colours of natural bodies 4. The theory of fits Part II. Physics and Chemistry: the theory of coloured bodies, the chemists' revolt and absorption spectroscopy: 5. The glory years: 1704-1777 6. The chemistry of light in France: 1776-1790 7. The chemical philosophy in Britain: 1785-1815 8. Debate and absorption spectroscopy in France: 1791-1816 9. Absorption spectroscopy in Britain: 1822-1833 Appendices Bibliography Index.

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