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The Inventor of Gravity: The Life and Times of Isaac Newton

Ivan Golden by Ivan Golden
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Table of Contents

  • Who is Isaac Newton?
  • Early Life: His Childhood and Early Education.
  • University Years: What he Studied at Cambridge.
  • Making of a Scientist: His Work on Optics and Gravity.
  • Newton’s Major Works and Breakthroughs.
  • His Later Years.
  • The Legacy: How his Work has Influenced Science Today.
  • Summary of his Life and Achievements.

 

Who is Isaac Newton?

 

Portrait print of Isaac Newton
Print of Isaac Newton. Photo by Stifts. Flickr.

 

Isaac Newton is one of the most famous scientists of all time. He is best known for his theory of gravity, which explains the force that keeps objects from floating away. However, Newton also made important contributions to other branches of science, including optics and calculus.

Newton was a gifted student who went on to study at Cambridge University. After graduating, he began conducting experiments that would eventually lead to his groundbreaking work on gravity.

In 1687, he published his masterpiece, Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, which changed the way we think about the universe forever. Today, Newton is celebrated as one of the greatest scientists in history. Thanks to his insights, we have a better understanding of the world around us and how it works.

 

Plaque for Newton's first school
Issac Newton School. Photo by OpenPlaques. Flickr.

 

Early Life: His Childhood and Early Education.

Isaac Newton is one of the most celebrated physicists in history. He is best known for his work on the laws of motion and gravity, but his contributions to mathematics, optics, and algebra are also significant. Newton was born in 1642 in a small village in Lincolnshire, England.

His father died before he was born, and his mother remarried when he was three years old. As a result, Isaac was sent to live with his grandparents. At the age of twelve, he began attending grammar school in Grantham. It was there that his interest in mathematics and physics began to take root.

After graduating from Cambridge University in 1665, Newton returned to his hometown of Woolsthorpe. It was during this time that he developed his theory of gravity. In 1687, he published his most famous work, Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, which laid the foundation for classical mechanics. Isaac Newton’s early life played a pivotal role in shaping his remarkable career.

 

Isaac Newton statue in Cambridge University
Issac Newton Staue, Cambridge University. Photo by K. Mitch Hodge. Unsplash.

 

University Years: What he Studied at Cambridge.

Isaac Newton attended Trinity College, Cambridge from 1661-1665, where he studied mathematics and physics. His friends included Isaac Barrow, John Locke, and Samuel Pepys. He also met his lifelong friend and collaborator, John Wickins (better known as John Wickens).

Newton studied mathematics, optics, and physics. Newton was a gifted student who excelled in his studies. He went on to develop the theory of gravity and make important discoveries in optics and calculus.

While he enjoyed his time at Cambridge, Newton later said that he was glad to have left academia and to have pursued his work in private.

 

Early telescope on a stand
Early telescope. Photo by Uriel Soberanes. Unsplash.

 

Making of a Scientist: His Work on Optics and Gravity.

Newton’s early work on optics was conducted at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he built a telescope that allowed him to observe the moon and planets.

His gravity research began after he was forced to leave Cambridge due to the outbreak of the plague. He returned to Woolsthorpe and developed his theory of gravitation after witnessing an apple fall from a tree.

In 1687, Newton published his seminal work, Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, which outlined his laws of motion and gravity. This work established Newton as one of the leading scientists of his generation, and it continues to be influential today.

John Wickens, who was born in 1637 in London, also made important contributions to optics and gravity. Wickens’s work on optics led him to develop a method for measuring the refractive index of materials, which is still used today.

He also conducted experiments on falling bodies, which helped to validate Newton’s theories of gravitation. Together, these two scientists laid the groundwork for our understanding of these fundamental forces.

 

Bust of Isaac Newton
Bust of Sir Isaac Newton. Photo by British Museum, London. Flickr.

 

Newton’s Major Works and Breakthroughs.

Isaac Newton is considered one of the most important scientists of all time. His major works, including the Principia and Opticks, laid the foundation for classical mechanics and optics.

In addition, his work on the laws of motion and gravitation had a profound impact on the scientific community. In particular, Newton’s work on calculus was essential to the development of physics and engineering.

However, Newton’s greatest achievement was his demonstration that the laws of nature are universal. This insight helped to revolutionize our understanding of the natural world and paved the way for the scientific revolution. Isaac Newton’s major works are some of the most important in the history of science.

Although Newton was a highly respected scientist in his own time, it was not until the 19th century that his work began to be widely accepted by the scientific community. In the 20th century, Newton’s work was further validated by Einstein through the development of quantum mechanics and relativity.

 

Theory of relativity on a chalk board
Theory of Relativity. Photo by Jeshoots. Unsplash.

 

His Later Years.

Newton became increasingly interested in alchemy and the occult. Although his work in these areas was not as successful as his earlier work, it still garnered attention from the public and the scientific community.

In his later years, he became involved in a bitter dispute with German scientist Gottfried Leibniz over who had invented calculus. The dispute caused a rift in the scientific community, and Newton’s reputation suffered as a result. This lead him to become increasingly reclusive in his later years, and he died in 1727 at the age of 84.

After his death, many of Newton’s papers on alchemy were published posthumously. These papers helped to further fuel public interest in the occult sciences. The publication of Newton’s alchemical papers also encouraged other scientists to explore these areas of knowledge. As a result, Isaac Newton’s later years and death played a significant role in the development of Occult sciences.

 

Fallen apples under a apple tree
Apples fallen from tree. Photo by Manfred Richter. Pixabay.

 

The Legacy: How his Work has Influenced Science Today.

Isaac Newton is considered one of the most influential scientists of all time. His work on gravity, light, and calculus laid the foundation for much of modern science. Even Albert Einstein, who revolutionized our understanding of the universe, acknowledged Newton’s importance, saying –

“Newton was the greatest genius that ever lived and the most fortunate, for we cannot find more than once a system of the world to be discovered.”

Newton’s work has not only influenced science but also the way we think about the world around us. For example, his laws of motion helped filmmakers create realistic special effects and his theories of light and color inspired artists to create new ways of seeing the world.

Today, Isaac Newton is still revered as one of the greatest scientists of all time, and his legacy continues to influence science in surprising and profound ways.

 

Atoms in a pattern
Photo by D Koi. Unsplash

 

Summary of his Life and Achievements.

Newton was many things – an accomplished scientist, mathematician, philosopher, and theologian. But at the heart of it all, he was a problem solver. He saw the world around him as one giant puzzle to be solved and his work has left an indelible mark on science that we continue to explore today.

Who knows what discoveries still lie ahead for us, but if there’s anyone who can help us find them, it’s Newton.

Thank you for following along on our exploration of this amazing man- maybe you can discover something great yourself!

 

Sources: THX News, Stanford & History.

 


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Ivan Golden

Ivan Golden is a global citizen, having lived in locations across the US, Philippines and UK. His career has been marked by success - starting as a Tennis Pro before he turned his talents to bookselling and fine art dealing.

Married with six children, he's passionate about providing them opportunities for learning through his news, travel and education platform THX News; designed to restore faith in journalism via objective reporting, careful checking of facts, and real reporting.

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