Oscar De La Huerte answered
Several scientists might be considered worthy of the title 'the father of physics' due to their noteworthy contributions and discoveries in the field.
Among those big names are:
The father of physics The truth is that our understanding of physics probably wouldn't be as deep and well formed if it wasn't for the incredible work of all the men mentioned above.
If you're of the opinion that the father of physics should be the first person to delve into the field, then Thales of Miletus might be a strong contender. He is widely viewed as 'the first philosopher' of Ancient Greece, and is responsible for the earliest documented observances on the nature of matter. He was also the first person able to predict a solar eclipse.
Biggest contribution to the field of Physics If you'd judge the father of physics as being the person to contribute the most to our understanding of the field, then perhaps Einstein and Newton might be stronger candidates.
Einstein's theory of relativity pretty much revolutionized human understanding of the physical world. His work in the field of theoretical physics are unparalleled.
Isaac Newton is probably the only other scientist capable of giving Einstein a run for his money. If his 1678 book Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica had a blurb, it would probably read 'The most influential book in the history of science. Ever.'
Our understanding of the Universe, the laws of motion, engineering, mechanics and many other fields would not be the same without his contribution to physics. For this reason, I'd probably have to vote for Newton.
Among those big names are:
- Albert Einstein
- Isaac Newton
- Thales of Miletus
- Galileo Galilei
The father of physics The truth is that our understanding of physics probably wouldn't be as deep and well formed if it wasn't for the incredible work of all the men mentioned above.
If you're of the opinion that the father of physics should be the first person to delve into the field, then Thales of Miletus might be a strong contender. He is widely viewed as 'the first philosopher' of Ancient Greece, and is responsible for the earliest documented observances on the nature of matter. He was also the first person able to predict a solar eclipse.
Biggest contribution to the field of Physics If you'd judge the father of physics as being the person to contribute the most to our understanding of the field, then perhaps Einstein and Newton might be stronger candidates.
Einstein's theory of relativity pretty much revolutionized human understanding of the physical world. His work in the field of theoretical physics are unparalleled.
Isaac Newton is probably the only other scientist capable of giving Einstein a run for his money. If his 1678 book Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica had a blurb, it would probably read 'The most influential book in the history of science. Ever.'
Our understanding of the Universe, the laws of motion, engineering, mechanics and many other fields would not be the same without his contribution to physics. For this reason, I'd probably have to vote for Newton.
