Physics (from Ancient Greek: physis "nature") is a natural science that involves the study [1] of matter and

its motion through spacetime, as well as all related concepts, including energy and force.[2] More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.[3][4][5] Science (from Latin: scientia meaning "knowledge") is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the world.[ Branches of Science A
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Acoustics: It is a branch of science related to the study of transmission of sound waves. It usually refers to the characteristics of theaters, auditoriums and studios and includes the behavior of sound in buildings and noise and noise control. Aerodynamics: It is associated with the study of forces of air acting on objects in motion relative to air. Aeronautical Engineering: It is a branch of science that is related to the study of design and manufacture of flight-capable machines as well as the techniques of operating aircraft. Agriculture: It is the science of cultivating the ground, harvesting the crops and rearing and management of farming, husbandry and livestock. It is associated with the production of food, fiber, feed and other goods by systematic harvesting or growing the plants and rearing the animals. Agronomy: It is a branch of agriculture that deals with field crop production and soil management. It involves the scientific study of crop production and its usage for food, feed, fiber and fuel. Algebra: It is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of structure, quantity and relation. It includes the use of symbols, letters and/or characters to represent numbers and express mathematical relationships. Algology: see Phycology Anatomy: It is a branch of biology, related to the study of structure and organization of living things. It involves human anatomy, plant anatomy (phytotomy) and animal anatomy (zootomy). Angiology: It is the science that includes the study of blood and lymph vessels and their disorders. Anthropology: It involves the study of both past and present human cultures. It is associated with physical and social characteristics of humanity through the study of historical and present geographical distribution, acculturation, cultural history and cultural relationships. Apiculture: It is the science and art of raising and management of honeybees, Apis mellifera. It involves the cultivation of bees on commercial scale for the production of honey. Applied Mathematics: It is a branch of mathematics that deals with the mathematical techniques, which are used in the application of mathematical knowledge to other domains.

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Archaeology: It is a subdiscipline of anthropology that involves the study of physical evidence of past human societies, recovered through excavation Astronomy: It is the scientific study of celestial bodies such as stars, comets, planets and galaxies and phenomena that originate outside the Earths atmosphere such as the cosmic background radiation. Astrophysics: It is a branch of astronomy that is associated with the physics of celestial bodies (galaxies, stars and interstellar medium). Atomic Physics: It is a field of physics that is associated with the study of internal structure of atomic nuclei as an isolated system of electrons. It mainly involves the study of arrangement of electrons around the nucleus.

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Bacteriology: It is a branch of microbiology, which involves the scientific study of bacteria in relation to disease as well as agriculture. Biochemistry: It deals with the study of chemical substances and vital processes that take place in living organisms. It primarily focuses on the structure, function and role of biomolecules. It includes the study of organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms. Bioengineering: It is an application of systematic, integrative and quantitative engineering principles to living structures, such as creating chemicals, drugs, tissues and artificial organs. Biology: It is also known as biological science, which includes the scientific study of life. It involves the study of structure, origin, growth, evolution, function and distribution of living things. Biophysics: It is a branch of science that involves an application of methods and principles of physics to understand the biological systems. Biotechnology: It is associated with the industrial application of living organisms and/or biological techniques developed through basic research. Biotechnology is applied for producing the pharmaceutical compounds and research materials. It is mainly applied in genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology. Botany: It is also referred to as plant biology, plant science or phytology. It involves the scientific study of plant life.

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Cardiology: It deals with study, diagnosis and treatment of various disorders of heart and major blood vessels. Chemical Engineering: It is a branch of engineering that deals with design, construction and operation of machinery and plants for different products such as dyes, acids, plastics, drugs and rubber, applying the chemical reactions. Chemistry: It is a branch of natural science that is associated with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions. It is the science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself.

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Civil Engineering: This branch of engineering deals with the planning, designing, construction and maintenance of structures (roads, bridges, etc) and altering the geography to suit the human needs. Climatology: It involves the study of climatic data, analysis of climatic changes and investigations of its phenomena and causes. Computer Science: It includes a systematic study of computation and computing system. It involves different theories for understanding the computing systems and methods, algorithms, design methodology and tools, methods of analysis and verification and methods for testing the concepts. Cosmetology: It is the practice of beautifying the face, skin and hair, using different cosmetics. Cosmology: It is a branch of physical science that is associated with the nature of universe, its origin and overall structure. Craniology: This branch of science is related to the study of physical characteristics of the skulls of different human races. Cryogenics: A scientific study that deals with the production, control, application and uses of very low temperature. Cryptography: It is the science of protecting the information by transforming it into an unreadable, unintelligible, enciphered format with the use of a key and an algorithm. Cytology: It is a branch of biological science that is associated with the study of structure, origin, function and pathology of cells.

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Dactylography: It is the science of using the fingerprints for the purpose of identification. Dermatology: It is a branch of medicine that deals with the skin disorders such as moles, skin cancers, contact dermatitis, psoriasis and other skin conditions, related to other diseases. It also includes the disorders of hair, nails, mouth and external genitalia. Dentistry: This branch of medicine deals with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the diseases associated with teeth, oral cavity and related structures. Dynamics: It is a branch of mechanics that includes the study of various forces, their action on bodies and changes in motion they produce.

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Ecology: It includes the study of interrelationships between living organisms and their environment. Electronics: It is a branch of technology, which is associated with the development and application of circuits or systems, using electronic devices such as magnetic amplifiers, transistors, etc. Endocrinology: It is a branch of medical science that is associated with the study of function and pathology of endocrine glands. Engineering: It is an application of scientific, mechanical, physical and mathematical principles to design process, structures and products that are meant for improving the quality of life.

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Entomology: It is a branch of science that includes the study of insects in their relations to forests and forest products. Environmental Science: It is the study of interactions among biological, physical and chemical components of environmental system. Epidemiology: It includes the study of cause and distribution of diseases in human population. Ethnology: It involves the study of mental and physical differences of mankind. Etiology: It is the study of causes or origins of disease/abnormal condition. Etymology: It includes the study of history of words and their meanings. Eugenics: It deals with the study of hereditary improvement of human race by controlled selective breeding. Evolution: It is the sequence of changes involved in evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms. Exbiology: It is a branch of science that deals with life or possibilities of life present beyond the earth.

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Forestry: It is the art and science of managing and using forests and their associated resources to produce various products such as timber for human benefits. Floriculture: It is a discipline of horticulture, related with the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for the gardens and floristry, including the floral industry. Forensic Science: It is a branch of medical science that deals with establishing the evidence for legal proceeding.

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Genetics: It is a branch of biology that focuses on the heredity and variation of organisms as well as the patterns of inheritance of specific traits. Gemology: It is the science and art of identifying, grading, evaluating and marketing the gemstones. Geography: It includes the study of the earth as well as its features phenomena and inhabitants. It also deals with climate, topography, vegetation and soil. Geology: This branch of science involves the study of origin, history, evolution and structure of the earths crust. It also involves the examination of soil and rocks. Geometry: It is a branch of mathematics that deals with the questions of shape, size and relative positions of figures as well as with the properties of space. It is associated with polygons, vertices, triangles, meshes and associated operations to be done with them in 3D applications. Geophysics: It involves the study of physical and geological properties and characteristics of the earth, minerals and rocks. Gerontology: It deals with the scientific study of psychological, biological and sociological phenomena related to aging and old age. Gynecology: It is a discipline of medicine that is concerned with disorders of women, particularly reproductive and sexual function and diseases of reproductive organs.

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Heliology: It deals with the study of the Sun. Hematology It is a branch of medical science that includes the study of function and disease of blood as well as diagnosis and treatment of disorders of blood, lymph glands and spleen. Hepatology: This branch of medical science incorporates the study of functions and disorders of liver as well as biliary tree, gallbladder and pancreas. Histology: It includes the study of structure and behavior of cells and body tissues, using microscopic examination of tissue slices. Horticulture: It is an agricultural technology that is associated with growing ornamental plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables. Hydroponics: It is a branch of science that deals with growing the plants, particularly vegetables, in water containing essential mineral nutrients, instead of in soil. Hydrotherapy: It is the science of treating a disease using hot or cold water, internally or externally to maintain and restore health. This treatment involves full body immersion, saunas, steam baths, colonic irrigation, sitz baths and hot or/and cold compresses. Hydrology: It deals with distribution, occurrence, properties, chemistry and circulation of water on the earth. It includes the study of streams, rivers, lakes, etc. Hydrostatics: It involves the mathematical study of forces and pressures in liquids.

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Ichthyology: It is the study of fish. Iconography: It is a system of using images, symbolic pictures, or figures to represent a theme or structure. Immunology: It deals with the study of diseases and bodys immune system and its functions.

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Jurisprudence: It is a branch of philosophy associated with study and structure of law and legal system.

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Lexicography: It is the science of compiling, writing and editing the dictionaries. It is done on the basis of study of meaning, form and behavior of the words in a given language. Linguistics: It incorporates the study of structure, form, sound, function, variety and development of specific languages and human speech in general.

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Mammography: It is a special examination breast using an X-ray. It is one of the most effective methods for an early detection of breast cancer. Marine Biology: It is associated with the scientific study of living organisms in the ocean and other brackish or marine bodies of water. Mathematics: It is the body of knowledge that focuses on different concepts such as structure, quantity, change and space. It is also one of the academic disciplines. Mechanics: It is a branch of physics that is related to the behavior of physical bodies after subjecting to forces or displacements and the subsequent effects of bodies on their environment. Mechanical Engineering: It is a branch of engineering that includes the study of design, construction and operation of machinery. Medicine: It is the science of maintaining and/or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis and treatment with non-surgical techniques. Metallurgy: It is the science of extracting the metals from their ores. It also involves purifying the metals and casting useful items from them. Meteorology: This branch of science involves the study of chemistry, physics and dynamics of atmosphere and its direct effects on the earths surface, oceans and life on the earth. Microbiology: It is a branch of biology that is concerned with the study of structure and function of microorganisms, including bacteria, moulds and pathogenic protozoa. Mineralogy: It is a scientific discipline that includes the study of chemical composition, physical properties, internal crystal structure, origin, occurrence and distribution in nature of different minerals. Molecular Biology: It is a discipline of biology that includes the study of structure, formation and function of essential macromolecules such as RNA, DNA and proteins. It also deals with the process of replication, transcription and translation of genetic information. Morphology: It is the science of structure and form of organisms, including animals, plants and other forms of life, with special emphasis on external features. Mycology: It is a branch of botany that includes the study of fungi and fungal infection. It involves the study of fungi, their taxonomy, their biochemical and genetic properties and their use to humans as a source for food, medicine and tinder. Myology: This science includes the study of structure and function of muscles and muscle tissues.

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Nephrology: It is a discipline of medical science that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of various kidney disorders, including fluid and mineral balance. Neurology: It is related to the structure, functioning and disorders of nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, as well as related muscles, nerves and blood supplies. Nuclear Physics: It is a branch of physics, which includes the study of atomic nuclei, their interaction with each other as well as with constituent particles. Numismatics: This branch of science deals with the study and collection of coins, paper money, medals, tokens and similar objects.

Nutrition: It is the study of foods and nutrients and their effect on growth, development and health of an individual.

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Obstetrics: This branch of medicine deals with the health and care of a woman and fetus during pregnancy, parturition and puerperium. Oceanography: It is the study of chemistry, physics, geology and biology of oceans in the world. Odontology: It is associated with the scientific study of anatomy, development and diseases of teeth. Oncology: It is associated with diagnosis and treatment of cancer and tumors. Oneirology: It is a scientific study of dreams and their contents. Ophthalmology: It is a branch of medical science that includes the study of structure, function and diseases of the eyes, such as conjunctivitis, cataracts, glaucoma, etc. Optics: It is a branch of physics that focuses on the physical properties of light and interaction of light with matter. Organic Chemistry: This branch of chemistry is associated with the study of carboncontaining compounds, which includes their structure and reactions. Ornithology: It is a branch of zoology that includes the study of birds. Osteology: It is a branch of anatomy, which involves the scientific study of structure, functions and pathology of bones.

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Paleontology: It is a branch of biology that deals with the study of prehistoric life, based mainly in fossils of animals and plants. Pathology: It is a medical discipline that is related to cause and nature of disease. It mainly involves structural and functional changes in tissues and organs caused by the disease. Particle Physics: It is a branch of physics that includes the study of particles and their fundamental reactions. Pedology: It is a branch of science that deals with the study of soil, including its formation, composition, structure and classification. Petrology: This science incorporates the study of history, origin, structure, occurrence and chemical classification of rocks. Pharmacology: It involves the study of drugs/medications and their nature, origin, properties as well as their effects on living organisms. Philately: It involves the study and collection of postage stamps. Philology: It is the science of language and linguistics. Phonetics: It is the study and classification of sounds of human speech. Phycology: It is a branch of botany that includes the scientific study of algae. It is also known as algology. Physical Chemistry: It is a discipline of chemistry, which includes the application of techniques and theories from physics to study the microscopic, macroscopic, atomic, subatomic and particulate phenomena in chemical systems.

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Physics: It is a branch of science that is concerned with the study of properties and interactions of time, space, energy and matter. Physiology: This branch of biology deals with the study of physical, biochemical and mechanical functions and activities of living organisms. Physiography: It is the study of natural features of earths surface and its natural phenomena such as climate, currents, land formation and distribution of flora and fauna. Plasma Physics: It is a branch of physics that deals with the study of interaction of plasma with itself, radiation and particle beams. Pollution: It involves the study of undesirable changes in biological, chemical and physical characteristics of water, air, soil or food, which can cause a number of adverse effects on the living beings. Pomology: It is a branch of science that includes the study of fruits and cultivation of fruits. Protozoology: It is a branch of zoology that deals with the study of protozoans. Psychology: It is the scientific study of mental and behavioral processes.

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Thermodynamics: It is a branch of physics which deals with general properties of energy and matter. It includes the study of amount of work, heat and other energy related to chemical reactions.

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BRANCHES OF PHYSICS

EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS THEORITUCAL PHYSICS

Classical Mechanics This is the oldest branch of physics which analytically describes motion of all objects on the macroscopic scales. It describes everything from why large objects like balls bounce, why pendulum swings to why planets revolve around the Sun! It describes 'mechanics' of all kinds on the large scale and its classical, because it cannot explain motion at atomic level. Fluid mechanics is one specialized sub-branch of classical mechanics, which describes the physics of all types of fluids. Mathematical Physics This is the branch of physics, which gives theoretical physics its tools of analysis. Mathematics is the language of nature and therefore if one wants to understand nature, one must understand mathematics. Mathematics brings precision to physics. It is the branch which is an overlap of pure mathematics and physics. Mathematical physics techniques form the toolbox of a physicist. Just like a workman must use the right kind of tools to get his job done, so must a physicist use the right mathematical tools to solve a problem! The more and more deeply we explore nature, every new law discovered can only be expressed in a new form of mathematics. Classical Electrodynamics This field is the most broadly applied of all the branches of physics. Classical electrodynamics is based on Maxwell's laws of electromagnetism, which describes all kinds of electromagnetic phenomena from atomic to global scales. It is the theoretical basis of optics, telecommunication and many other sub-fields. Its domain extends over all of nature, as the 'Electromagnetic Force' is all pervading and we live in an electromagnetic world. Quantum Mechanics This branch describes a new kind of mechanics, which can explain phenomena at the sub-atomic

level, which classical mechanics fails to describe. It provides the clearest picture of nature at the sub-atomic scales. Quantum physics, is based on the principle of uncertainty, and predicts all phenomena in terms of probabilities. It describes a weird sub-atomic world, which is totally different from the world at macroscopic scales. Studying quantum physics requires quite a bit of mathematical expertise and it is the theoretical basis of all branches of physics, that describe phenomena at atomic or sub-atomic scales. For more on this read, 'Basics of Quantum Mechanics for Dummies'. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Thermodynamics and statistical physics is one of the core branches of physics, which gives a theoretical mechanism to describe the motion of and phenomena in multi-particle systems. Even though a single particle motion can be analyzed by quantum mechanics, it cannot describe multiparticle systems analytically, as the variables of calculation there are too many. So, a statistical approach is needed that describes motion of matter in bulk. Thermodynamics is a predecessor of statistical mechanics. Statistical mechanics combined with quantum mechanics, forms quantum statistical mechanics. Condensed Matter Physics Condensed Matter Physics is a sub-branch of quantum physics and statistical mechanics, which describes all phenomena that occur in matter, which is in condensed form. This includes everything from liquids, solid and gases. The physics of semiconductor devices, which make today's age of information technology possible, is a result of research developments in condensed matter physics. It describes all phenomena in bulk matter like ferromagnetism, superfluidity and superconductivity. Nuclear Physics Nuclear physics describes all the phenomena that occur at the level of the atomic nucleus. It deals with and explains phenomena like radioactivity, nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Developments in nuclear physics led to the production of nuclear weapons like the atom bomb, the Hydrogen bomb and made nuclear energy source available to mankind. For more on this, read 'List of Radioactive Elements'. Quantum Field theory This is the physics which describes the physics of particles, which are very small and very fast. It is also known as particle physics. It is based on the three theoretical foundations of quantum mechanics, special theory of relativity and the concept of fields. It is based on the unification of all these three foundations and it describes the physics of fundamental particles of matter. It is one of the most difficult branches of physics, which describe the ultimate building blocks of nature. Non-Linear Dynamics This is a sub-field of classical mechanics, which solves the problems on macroscopic scales, which cannot be solved by classical mechanics. It is an advanced branch of mathematics, which attempts to solve non-linear differential equations of motion, which are not amenable to a solution by conventional techniques. A greater part of it is also known as 'Chaos Theory', which delves in to the organized chaos that exists in the macroscopic world. It is the most happening

branch of physics currently. For more on this read, 'An Introduction to Chaos Theory'. Astronomy and Astrophysics Astronomy is the observational study of the universe in all its manifestations and astrophysics (a confluence of all branches of physics), is the theoretical basis, which can explain all those phenomena. It is the most all encompassing of all the branches of physics, which has a singular goal of explaining every phenomenon that occurs in the universe. General Theory of Relativity and Cosmology The general theory of relativity is the correct theory, which describes gravitation at all scales. It interprets gravity not as a force, but as a consequence of the curvature of space-time. Space around massive objects actually gets warped and bent. Gravity is the result of this warping of space time. Special relativity unifies space and time in to 'Spacetime' and general relativity makes 'Spacetime' interact with matter. How much space warps, depends on the content of matter and energy in it. In simple words, general relativity is described by, 'Matter tells space how to bend, space tells matter how to move!' For more read 'Does the Fourth(4th) Dimension of Time Exist'. The power of the principle of general relativity is such, that it gave birth to the new science of cosmology, which provides the framework, that can describe the evolution of the Universe in totality! For the first time, thanks to cosmology, physics can provide an answer to the question, 'How was the Universe Created? '. This was a whirlwind tour of all the main branches of physics. I hope, when somebody asks you, 'What are the branches of physics? ', you will direct them to read my article! There are many more specialized branches of physics like 'Biophysics' (a confluence of biology and physics), which describes the physics involved in biological systems. Hope this article has given you an idea of the vastness of physics and the power it provides at your disposal! By Gray Pilgrim

Galileo Galilei Portrait of Galileo Galilei by Giusto Sustermans

Born 15 February 1564[1] Pisa,[1]Duchy of Florence, Italy Died 8 January 1642 (aged 77)[1] Arcetri,[1]Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Italy Residence Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Italy Nationality Italian (Tuscan) Fields Astronomy, physics and mathematics Institutions University of Pisa University of PaduaAlma mater University of Pisa Academic advisors Ostilio Ricci[2] Notable students Benedetto Castelli Mario Guiducci Vincenzio Viviani[3] Known for Kinematics Dynamics Telescopic observational astronomy HeliocentrismSignature

Notes His father was the musician Vincenzo Galilei. Galileo Galilei's mistress Marina Gamba (1570 August 21, 1612?) bore him two daughters (Maria Celeste (Virginia, 16001634) and Livia (16011659), both of whom became nuns) and a son Vincenzo (16061649), a lutenist. Gamba later married Giovanni Bartoluzz

Nicolaus Copernicus Portrait, 1580, Toru Old Town City Hall Born 19 February 1473, Toru (Thorn), Royal Prussia, Kingdom of Poland

Died 24 May 1543 (aged 70), Frombork (Frauenburg), Prince-Bishopric of Warmia, Kingdom of Poland Fields Mathematics, astronomy, canon law, medicine, economicsAlma materKrakw University, Bologna University, University of Padua, University of Ferrara Known for Heliocentrism, the Copernicus Law Signature

Johannes Kepler A 1610 portrait of Johannes Kepler by an unknown artist Born December 27, 1571 Weil der Stadt near Stuttgart, Germany Died November 15, 1630 (aged 58) Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany Residence Wrttemberg; Styria; Bohemia; Upper Austria Fields Astronomy, astrology, mathematics and natural philosophy Institutions University of LinzAlma materUniversity of Tbingen

Known for Kepler's laws of planetary motion Kepler conjectureSignature

Tycho Brahewas born on December 14th, 1546 in a town called

Knudstrup in Scania, Denmark. His early years were filled with pain, as he was kidnapped by his uncle and raised in his castle in Tostrup, Scania. His education was backed by his uncle, and he went to the University of Copenhagen to study law from 1559-1562. It was during this time that Brahe developed a love for astronomy. He saw a solar eclipse of the Sun which was predicted for August 21st 1560, and he found it fascinating how a prediction of that nature could be made. He also developed small globes with the help of some of his instructors at Copenhagen. In 1562, Brahe was sent to the University of Leipzeg where he studied until 1565. During this period, he made his first astronomical observation. He saw an overlapping of Jupiter and Saturn, and saw that the almanacs and ephemerides of the time were inaccurate. Between 1565 and 1570, he traveled Europe, studying at Wittenberg, Rostock, Basel, and Augsburg. During this time he gathered astronomical and mathematical instruments, including a large quadrant. In 1571, he settled in Scania after inheriting the land of his father and uncle and built a small observatory. Here, he discovered a star, one which had not been seen, that was brighter than Venus. This supernova in the constellation Cassiopeia shocked the scientific community because it suggested that the universe was not in fact perfect and unchanging, as it was believed to be at the time. With the discovery of this "new" star, Brahe dedicated himself to astronomy. Frederick II, king of Denmark and Norway, provided Tycho with funds to construct and equip an astronomical observatory on the island of Hven in 1576. Brahe named this observatory Uraniborg. For 20 years, the observatory was the center for astronomical study and discovery in northern Europe. In 1577 he proved that the orbit of the comet of 1577 did lay beyond the moon. He also charted accurate positions for more than 777 fixed stars. He also proposed a modified Copernican system which suggested that the planets revolved around the Sun which in turn moved around the Earth, which was stationary. Frederick II died in 1588 and his son Christian IV took over as king. Brahe lost most of his income as a result. Tycho left Hven and his observatory in 1597. He was offered a grant to Bohemia from the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, who gave him a pension of 3000 ducats and an estate near Prague. He started building a new observatory, but died in 1601 before it could be completed.

Brahe's work was indeed significant. His data that he had accumulated during his lifetime was extremely accurate, and it allowed his assistant Johannes Kepler to formulate his three laws of planetary motion. He also laid the ground work for Sir Isaac Newton. Much of what we know about astronomy is thanks to Tycho Brahe. His last words in Prague were, "Ne frustra vixisse videur," or, "May I not seemed to have lived in vain." He indeed did not.

Sir Isaac Newton Godfrey Kneller's 1689 portrait of Isaac Newton (age 46) Born 4 January 1643
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Notable students Roger Cotes William Whiston Known for Newtonian mechanics Universal gravitation Infinitesimal calculus Optics Binomial series Newton's method Philosophi Naturalis Principia Mathematica Influences Henry More[5] Polish Brethren[6] Influenced Nicolas Fatio de Duillier John Keill Signature

Notes His mother was Hannah Ayscough. His half-niece was Catherine Barton.

Michael Faraday Michael Faraday Born 22 September 1791 Newington Butts, Surrey, England Died 25 August 1867 (aged 75) Hampton Court, Surrey, England Residence England Nationality British Fields Physics and chemistry Institutions Royal Institution Known for Faraday's law of induction Electrochemistry Faraday effect Faraday cage Faraday constant

Faraday cup Faraday's laws of electrolysis Faraday paradox Faraday rotator Faraday-efficiency effect Faraday wave Faraday wheel Lines of force Influences Humphry Davy William Thomas Brande Notable awards Royal Medal (1835 & 1846) Copley Medal (1832 & 1838) Rumford Medal (1846) Signature