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与其阅读或翻译牛顿的《自然哲学之数学原理》,不如阅读或翻译诺贝尔物理学奖得主S. Chandrasekhar对牛顿《自然哲学之数学原理》结合现代物理学知识的解读:
Chandrasekhar, S., 1995: Newton’s Principia for the Common Reader. Oxford Univ. Press.
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Representing a decade's work from one of the world's most distinguished physicists, this major publication is, as far as is known, the first comprehensive analysis of Newton's Principia without recourse to secondary sources. Chandrasekhar analyses some 150 propositions which form a direct chain leading to Newton's formulation of his universal law of gravitation. In each case, Newton's proofs are arranged in a linear sequence of equations and arguments, avoiding the need to unravel the necessarily convoluted style of Newton's connected prose. In almost every case, a modern version of the proofs is given to bring into sharp focus the beauty, clarity, and breathtaking economy of Newton's methods. This book will stimulate great interest and debate among the scientific community, illuminating the brilliance of Newton's work under the steady gaze of Chandrasekhar's rare perception.
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