Thomas Young

Physics England 1773 – 1829 102 quotes

English polymath who demonstrated the wave nature of light through the double-slit experiment, bridging physics and physiology.

Quotes by Thomas Young

Newton's corpuscular theory of light has been superseded by the wave theory.

Philosophical Transactions 1804

The velocity of sound in air depends on its density and elasticity.

Experiments on Sound 1800

Multilingualism opens the doors to understanding diverse cultures.

Personal Journal 1823

The progress of science is built upon the shoulders of previous giants.

Speech at Royal Society 1815

Chromatic aberration in lenses can be minimized by using combined lenses of different materials.

A Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy 1807

The capillary action in tubes is due to surface tension.

Essay on Cohesion 1805

Life's brevity urges us to pursue knowledge with vigor.

Letter to Family 1820

The double slit experiment demonstrates the wave nature of light unequivocally.

Bakerian Lecture 1801

In medicine, observation must guide hypothesis.

Introduction to Medical Literature 1813

The colors of the rainbow arise from the dispersion of light.

Natural Philosophy Lectures 1804

Polymathy is the pursuit of excellence in multiple fields.

Autobiographical Notes 1825

The interference fringes are a beautiful proof of wave propagation.

Philosophical Transactions 1802

Education should encompass languages, sciences, and arts alike.

Letter to Mentor 1799

The strength of materials is key to engineering marvels.

A Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy 1807

Ancient wisdom endures in the symbols of hieroglyphs.

Egyptological Writings 1828

Sound waves propagate similarly to light waves in their medium.

Acoustics Paper 1800

The human intellect thrives on curiosity and experimentation.

Speech at Academy 1810

Young's modulus quantifies the elasticity of solids.

A Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy 1807

The accommodation of the eye adjusts focus for near and far.

On Vision 1801

Persistence in research yields profound discoveries.

Personal Reflection 1820