Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton is one of the most influential scientists of all time. His advances in the study of physics, calculus, philosophy and astronomy are beyond any form of measurement. Newton's ideas are constantly being used every single day. Newton's concept of gravity and laws of motion are only a few ideas that individuals still use around the world. Newton's genius can only be compared to few others in the world, making him one of the most influential scientists in history.

Isaac Newton was born prematurely in 1642, making others believe that he was not going to survive. Luckily, Newton survived and went off to begin schooling at the age of eleven. Newton excelled while at school, surprising even his teachers with his early genius. Afterwards, Newton was recommended to go to Trinity College where he furthered his studies until he was forced to go back home to the farm while the plague hit. While back at home, Newton continued his studies on gravity, math, and optics. While studying these subjects, Newton used what we know today as the scientific method. Newton came up with the idea of experimentation and observation to study the subjects in which he was interested.

Newton's methods of studying were then applied to his interest in optics. Newton is credited with the creation of the telescope that we still use today. Newton also discovered that white light was made up of rays of different colors and that color was not a property of objects, but rather a property of light. Newton's ideas concerning optics are still used in modern telescopes and prisms.

While Newton was without a doubt a genius, there were a few who questioned his studies when he decided to publish his findings. Individuals such as Robert Hooke, a fellow scientist, ridiculed Newton for his findings claiming that Newton could not prove his theories. Because of the humiliation that Newton had to endure, he vowed never to publish his work again. However, Newton eventually gave in when he deicided to publish the most influential science textobook, The Principia, in the year 1687. This book provided the public with many of Newton's genius ideas concerning gravity and mathematics. After publishing this book, Newton's intelligence became very famous and was soon discovered by royalty. In 1705 Newton was knighted and held the position

of master