Optics

History of Refraction Our story begins in ancient Greece around 300 BCE, where the philosopher Euclid documented the basic principles of optics, including the behavior of light when it transitions between different mediums. This laid the groundwork for our understanding of refraction. Fast forward to the Islamic Golden Age in the 9th century, where scientist Abu […]

History of Reflection Our story begins in ancient times when humans first noticed their reflections in still water. Picture the awe as they gazed into ponds and streams, marveling at this mysterious phenomenon. Fast forward to ancient Egypt around 3000 BCE, where polished metal surfaces provided a glimpse of one’s appearance, laying the groundwork for

History of Mirror Today, let’s embark on a journey through time to explore the captivating history and discovery of mirrors. This is going to be a fascinating ride through the ages. Our mirror odyssey begins in ancient times. Picture yourself in ancient Egypt around 3000 BCE. People back then were quite resourceful, using polished metal

Definition of Light Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that our eyes can detect. It’s made up of tiny particles called photons. These photons have both wave-like and particle-like properties, a duality that’s one of the intriguing aspects of light. Now, light moves incredibly fast, about 186,282 miles per second (or 299,792 kilometers per