Opticks: or, A Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections and Colours of Light: 1730

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Exploring the nature of light and color, this work delves into Newton's groundbreaking experiments with prisms and lenses. It presents his theories on the behavior of light, including the phenomenon of refraction and the composition of white light. The text combines scientific inquiry with philosophical reflections, establishing foundational principles in optics. Newton's meticulous observations and mathematical approaches laid the groundwork for future advancements in physics and vision science, making it a pivotal contribution to the understanding of light.