Corpuscular theory of light

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004711",
  "term": "Corpuscular theory of light",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A historical physical model, prominently supported by Isaac Newton, proposing that light consists of a stream of tiny particles called corpuscles. This theory successfully explained phenomena like reflection and refraction but was less able to account for diffraction and interference, which were better described by the competing wave theory of light. The modern understanding of light incorporates both particle and wave properties in the concept of wave-particle duality.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/corpuscular-theory-of-light/"
}