PHYSICISTS PHYSICIANS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Young, Thomas (1773–1829) British, linguist, physician, and physicist. His most significant achievement was in demonstrating optical interference, to resurrect the wave theory of light, which was occulted by Newton's particle theory. He also suggested that the eye responded to mixtures of three primary colors, and proposed the modulus of elasticity known as Young's modulus. Related categories    • PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND ANATOMISTS    • PHYSICISTS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP