Title
Isaac Newton's prism experiment
Caption
Isaac Newton's (1642-1727) prism experiment showing how sunlight is split into its separate colours. From "Mathematical Elements of Natural Philosophy confirm'd by Experiment" JT Desaguliers (London 1747). This was a 'popular' explanation of Newton's work
Date
17th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07100_390003832
License type
Rights managed
Available size
31,5Mb (3,9Mb) / 10,3in x 11,8in / 3104 x 3543 (300dpi)