Explain the Corpuscular Theory of Light.
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The corpuscular theory was largely developed by Sir Isaac Newton. Newton's theory was predominant for more than 100 years and took precedence over Huygens' wave front theory, partly because of Newton’s great prestige. When the corpuscular theory failed to adequately explain the diffraction, interference and polarization of light it was abandoned in favour of Huygens' wave theory.[4] To some extent, Newton's corpuscular (particle) theory of light re-emerged in the 20th century, as light phenomenon is currently explained as particle and wave.
Newton's corpuscular theory was an elaboration of his view of reality as interactions of material points through forces. Note Albert Einstein's description of Newton's conception of physical reality:
Newton's corpuscular theory was an elaboration of his view of reality as interactions of material points through forces. Note Albert Einstein's description of Newton's conception of physical reality:
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in optics, the corpuscular theory of light, arguably set forward by descartes states that light is made up of small discrete particles called 'corpuscles' which travel in a straight line with a finite velocity and posesses impetus.
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