Philosophy 167: Class 11 - Part 11 - Correcting Chromatic Aberration: Newton and the Refraction Indices of Different Colors.
Smith, George E. (George Edwin), 1938-
2014-11-18
Description
Synopsis: In 1672, Newton published an explanation of chromatic aberration, and a new telescope design (the first reflecting telescope) which does not have chromatic aberration.
Opening line: "It's in 1672, while Roche is down in Cayenne, that Newton publishes his first paper."