Pendulum

Leon Foucault and the Triumph of Science

Autori

• Amir D. Aczel

Parametri

• 288 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Matematica
• Saggistica
• Scienze Naturali
• Storia

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Léon Foucault, an amateur scientist, discovered a profound connection between the heavens and the Earth, similar to the insights of great thinkers like Newton and Galileo. His pivotal moment came in 1851 when he demonstrated the Earth's rotation using a pendulum in the Panthéon, revealing a groundbreaking truth about our planet's movement. This exploration of natural forces highlights Foucault's unique perspective and contributions to science, challenging the boundaries of traditional scientific training.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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