Study reveals medieval Arab scientist Ibn al-Haytham's major influence on optics and physics
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 07, 2024
Recent research by the University of Sharjah and the Warburg Institute delves into the contributions of the 11th century scientist, al-H?asan Ibn al-Haytham, better known by his Latinized name Alhazen, highlighting his critical role in advancing optical sciences. His seminal work, the Book of Optics or Kitab al-Manazir, originally written in Arabic, laid foundational principles that have influen