The study of past developments in the understanding of light properties and applications of this knowledge such as the use of eyeglasses or lenses for telescopes.
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- A History of Optics - An Anecdotal History of Optics from Aristophanes to Zernike Details about the contributions of early scientists, philosophers, politicians and other historic figures on topics of optics techniques and theories. Organized by topic.