Walking with Christiaan Huygens: From Archimedes' Influence to Unsung Contributions in Modern Science

by Tijmen Jan Moser and Enders Anthony Robinson

Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695) left an indelible mark on the fields of mathematics, physics, astronomy, and geophysics. Despite his groundbreaking contributions, history has often overlooked his pivotal role. While two of the most famous achievements in physics are Newton's theory of gravity and Einstein's general theory of relativity, less well-known is that Huygens provided central elements to these theories. This book stands...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031461576
• ISBN13: 9783031461576
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 315 Pages