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ibn al-haytham

/ˈɪbən ælˈhaɪθæm/

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/ˈɪbən ælˈhaɪθæm/formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к полному имени средневекового арабского учёного Абу Али аль-Хасана ибн аль-Хайсама (ок. 965–1040 гг. н.э.), широко признанного отцом современной оптики за его новаторские работы по зрению, свету и научному методу.

A proper noun referring to the full name of the medieval Arab scholar and scientist Abu Ali al-Hasan ibn al-Haytham (c. 965–1040 CE), widely regarded as the father of modern optics for his groundbreaking work on vision, light, and the scientific method.

  1. Pioneering ScientistC1formal

    A medieval Arab mathematician, astronomer, and physicist known for his work in optics and the scientific method.

    ruПервопроходец в науке

    • Ibn al-Haytham is often called the father of modern optics.
    • His book 'Book of Optics' laid the foundation for the scientific method.
    • Ibn al-Haytham's experiments with light and vision were revolutionary.