Newton versus Huygens: how the dispute between their theories of light (did not) occurred

Authors

  • Breno Arsioli Moura Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas, Universidade Federal do ABC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7941.2016v33n1p111

Abstract

This paper presents a critical analysis of the supposed dispute between the theories of light and colors elaborated by Newton and Huygens, which would have occurred between the 17th and 19th centuries. From the study of several historical-graphical analyses already made about this matter, it will be shown that in Historiography of Science the idea of a dispute between Newton’s and Huygens’ optics is considered outdated. The paper offers a historical approach of the Optics of that period, providing resources for a critical study also in Science Teaching contexts, as it already happened in current Historiography of Science.

Author Biography

Breno Arsioli Moura, Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas, Universidade Federal do ABC

Professor Adjunto do CCNH-UFABC, trabalhando principalmente com história da óptica e século XVIII.

Published

2016-04-25

How to Cite

Moura, B. A. (2016). Newton versus Huygens: how the dispute between their theories of light (did not) occurred. Caderno Brasileiro De Ensino De Física, 33(1), 111–141. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7941.2016v33n1p111

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Section

História e Filosofia da Ciência