NEWTON AND MODERN PHYSICS

This book looks at how Newtons theories can be linked to modern day problems and solutions in physics. Newton created an abstract system of theorizing which has been applied to all aspects of the physical world, however he had difficulties in persuading his contemporaries of its unique merits. A detailed study of Newtons writings, published and unpublished, suggests that he had an almost archetypally powerful mode of thinking guaranteed to produce correct results even in areas of physics where systematic study only began long after his time. Newton and Modern Physics investigates this phenomenon, looking at examples of where Newtons principles have relevance to modern day thinking -- the study of Newtons work in both seventeenth century and present-day contexts helps to enhance our understanding of both.

This unique book is published as the first of a three-part set for Newtonian scholars, historians of science, philosophers of science and others interested in Newtonian physics.