Galileo And The Application Of Mathematics To Physics - William Jack - Bog

""Galileo and the Application of Mathematics to Physics: An Introductory Lecture"" is a book written by William Jack in 1879. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the life and work of Galileo Galilei, a renowned Italian physicist, mathematician, and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of modern science. The author explores Galileo's groundbreaking ideas and how he applied mathematics to physics, which revolutionized the way we understand the natural world. The book covers various topics, including Galileo's experiments on falling bodies, the laws of motion, and the use of telescopes in astronomy. It also sheds light on Galileo's conflict with the Catholic Church and his advocacy for the scientific method. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of science and the evolution of modern physics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.