Newton's Principia for the Common Reader

By Subrahmanijan Chandrasekhar and Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

Book Overview

Representing a decade's work from one of the world's most distinguished physicists, this major publication is, as far as is known, the first comprehensive analysis of Newton's Principia without recourse to secondary sources. Chandrasekhar analyses some 150 propositions which form a direct
chain leading to Newton's formulation of his universal law of gravitation. In each case, Newton's proofs are arranged in a linear sequence of equations and arguments, avoiding the need to unravel the necessarily convoluted style of Newton's connected prose. In almost every case, a modern version of
the proofs is given to bring into sharp focus the beauty, clarity, and breathtaking economy of Newton's methods. This book will stimulate great interest and debate among the scientific community, illuminating the brilliance of Newton's work under the steady gaze of Chandrasekhar's rare perception.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019852675X
• ISBN13: 9780198526759
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 3.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 8.2" x 10.9"