Cairo, al-Haytham, and the Book of Optics

Al-Haytham's seven-volume Book of Optics is one of the most fascinating works of scientific enquiry in the Golden Age. After reviewing the wider context of Cairo in the 10th century, delve into al-Haytham's experimentation with optics and the eye. Find out why many modern scholars have called him the world's first true scientist.

English
  • Originally Aired October 1, 2016
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 15, 2021 by
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