Optics

Author: (English) Newton, translated by Zhou Yueming et al
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: To distinguish it from the widely used term "classic" today, this book is called "scientific canons." This "classic" is not the same as the "classic" mentioned by fans, nor is it the "scientific classic masterpieces" recited by performing artists. The "classic" favored by fans is actually trendy, its meaning being the opposite of what we call traditional classics. The "scientific classic masterpieces" recited by performing artists are mostly prose that expresses the emotions and life attitudes of scientists, or even play scripts reflecting the lives of scientists. They may be widely popular, whether they belong to the classics in the humanities is debatable, but they basically lack scientific content. Not all statements or widely circulated works of renowned scientific masters are scientific classics. Here, the term "scientific canons" refers to the most fundamental and important works among scientific classics, which are epoch-making landmarks in the history of human intellect and civilization, carriers of the rational spirit, and possess eternal value. Scientific canons are epoch-making landmarks in the history of science and human civilization, an excellent legacy of human culture, and immortal works that have stood the test of time. They are not only the crystallization of great scientific achievements but also carriers of the scientific spirit, scientific thought, and scientific methods, possessing eternal significance and value. To distinguish it from the widely used term "classic" today, this book is called "scientific canons." This "classic" is not the same as the "classic" mentioned by fans, nor is it the "scientific classic masterpieces" recited by performing artists. The "classic" favored by fans is actually trendy, its meaning being the opposite of what we call traditional classics. The "scientific classic masterpieces" recited by performing artists are mostly prose that expresses the emotions and life attitudes of scientists, or even play scripts reflecting the lives of scientists. They may be widely popular, whether they belong to the classics in the humanities is debatable, but they basically lack scientific content. Not all statements or widely circulated works of renowned scientific masters are scientific classics. Here, the term "scientific canons" refers to the most fundamental and important works among scientific classics, which are epoch-making landmarks in the history of human intellect and civilization, carriers of the rational spirit, and possess eternal value. Scientific canons are epoch-making landmarks in the history of science and human civilization, an excellent legacy of human culture, and immortal works that have stood the test of time.