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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Ophthalmology
gptkb:Physicist
gptkb:Inventor
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Edinburgh_Academy
gptkb:University_of_St_Andrews
gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkb:British_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Copley_Medal
Royal Society Fellow
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gptkbp:born
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December 11, 1781
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:David_Brewster_Jr.
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gptkbp:contribution
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Research on diffraction
Development of the science of photography
Study of polarization of light
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gptkbp:died
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February 10, 1868
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gptkbp:field
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gptkb:Physics
gptkb:optics
gptkb:photography
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Sir David Brewster
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gptkbp:influence
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gptkb:CD-ROM
Scientific community
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:James_Clerk_Maxwell
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Isaac_Newton
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gptkbp:invention
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gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:Reflecting_telescope
gptkb:Kaleidoscope
Stereoscope
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gptkbp:known_for
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Contributions to the study of light
Invention of the kaleidoscope
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gptkbp:legacy
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Scientific publications
Brewster's angle
Optical physics
Advocacy for science education
Brewster's law
Educational contributions
Public lectures on science
Photography techniques
Promotion of scientific societies
Kaleidoscope design
Brewster's stereoscope
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gptkbp:nationality
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Scottish
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gptkbp:notable_work
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The Natural Magic
The Edinburgh Philosophical Journal
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:England
gptkb:Scotland
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Mary_Mc_Culloch
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:David_Brewster_Jr.
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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