Newton's theory of fits of easy transmission and reflection

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:assumes light consists of particles
gptkbp:describes behavior of light
gptkbp:explains alternating bands of light and dark in thin films
gptkbp:field gptkb:optics
gptkbp:historicalSignificance early attempt to explain optical phenomena
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Newton's theory of fits of easy transmission and reflection
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Isaac_Newton
17th century
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Newton's_rings
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:wave_theory_of_light
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Discourse_on_the_Explanation_of_Fits
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7