Alhazen (965–1040) was an Arab mathematician, astronomer, and physicist, often considered the father of modern Optics. His pioneering Work, "Book of Optics," fundamentally transformed the Understanding of Light and vision, challenging and advancing Greek theories of the Time. Alhazen's experimental approach and insistence on empirical Evidence set the groundwork for the Scientific method. His extensive contributions to Mathematics, particularly in Geometry and Number Theory, continue to be celebrated in The History of Science.
Anecdotes
- Once faked Madness to escape a dangerous assignment from a caliph, later revolutionizing optics and laying foundations for the scientific method.
- He was one of the earliest to propose that vision occurs when light reflects off an object and enters the eye, challenging the previously dominant Theory that eyes emit light.
- Feigned madness to escape a perilous political position, allowing him to pursue his studies in Safety.
Magnitudes
- Experiment relentlessly to uncover hidden truths.
- Embrace failure as a catalyst for Learning.
- Dive deep into observing and questioning Nature.
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