Notable Newton of physics (5)

I believe the answer is:

isaac

(Other definitions for isaac that I've seen before include "man whose sons bargained over 3 [A MESS OF POTAGE]" , "Hebrew patriarch" , "designated victim" , "Esau's father" , "Sir -- Newton, English scientist" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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