The Book of Optics

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gptkbp:instanceOf book
gptkbp:author gptkb:Ibn_al-Haytham
gptkbp:contains reflection
refraction
camera obscura
theory of vision
gptkbp:discusses color
light
lenses
optical instruments
gptkbp:explores visual perception
geometry of vision
properties of light
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Book of Optics
gptkbp:impact Renaissance_science
gptkbp:influenced scientific method
Descartes
Kepler
gptkbp:isAvailableIn digital format
gptkbp:isCitedBy modern optics
gptkbp:isConsidered foundational text
gptkbp:isDividedInto seven sections
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy philosophy of science
gptkbp:isNotableFor historical significance
contributions to astronomy
contributions to mathematics
contributions to engineering
mathematical analysis
cultural impact
empirical methods
contributions to physics
contributions to philosophy
scientific rigor
theory of light
optical phenomena
intellectual legacy
contributions to art
experimental approach
theory of lenses
interdisciplinary relevance
theory of color perception
cross-cultural influence
theory of reflection and refraction
gptkbp:isPartOf Islamic Golden Age
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor classic work
gptkbp:isReferencedIn scientific literature
gptkbp:isStudiedIn universities
gptkbp:language gptkb:Arabic
gptkbp:publishedIn 11th century
gptkbp:subject optics
gptkbp:translatedInto gptkb:Latin