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corpuscular theory of light

/kɔːˈpʌskjʊlər ˈθɪəri əv laɪt/

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/kɔːˈpʌskjʊlər ˈθɪəri əv laɪt/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruИсторическая научная теория, в первую очередь связанная с Исааком Ньютоном, предполагающая, что свет состоит из крошечных частиц или корпускул, движущихся по прямым линиям. Эта теория была вытеснена волновой теорией и квантовой механикой.

A historical scientific theory, primarily associated with Isaac Newton, proposing that light consists of tiny particles or corpuscles traveling in straight lines. This theory has been superseded by the wave theory and quantum mechanics.

  1. Newton's particle model of lightC2formal

    A scientific theory, primarily associated with Isaac Newton, proposing that light consists of tiny particles or corpuscles that travel in straight lines. This theory was later superseded by the wave theory of light.

    ruКорпускулярная теория света

    • Newton's corpuscular theory of light explained reflection and refraction using the idea of light particles.
    • The corpuscular theory of light was challenged by experiments on diffraction and interference.
    • Students often compare the corpuscular theory of light with Huygens' wave theory.