Optical Science

By Roger Bacon

Book Overview

""Optical Science"" is a book written by Roger Bacon, an English philosopher and Franciscan friar who lived in the 13th century. The book explores the science of optics, which is the study of light and its properties, and how it interacts with matter. Bacon's work is considered to be one of the most important contributions to the field of optics during the Middle Ages.The book is divided into seven parts, each of which covers a different aspect of optics. The first part discusses the nature of light and how it travels through space. The second part covers the properties of lenses and mirrors, and how they can be used to manipulate light. The third part explores the phenomenon of reflection and refraction, and how they affect the behavior of light.The fourth part of the book discusses the anatomy of the eye and how it processes visual information. The fifth part covers the use of optical instruments, such as telescopes and microscopes, and how they work. The sixth part explores the use of optics in astronomy, including the study of the stars and planets.The final part of the book discusses the practical applications of optics, such as the use of lenses in eyeglasses and the development of the camera. Throughout the book, Bacon emphasizes the importance of experimentation and observation in the study of optics, and he provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts he presents.Overall, ""Optical Science"" is a comprehensive and influential work that helped to shape the field of optics during the Middle Ages and beyond. It remains an important resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the study of light and its properties.THIS 172 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Opus Majus of Roger Bacon Part 2, by Roger Bacon. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766126056.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162912936
• ISBN13: 9781162912936
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 7.5"