Augustin-Jean Fresnel pondered the possibilities of light until his scientific curiosity and aptitude perfected an instrument so innovative, so powerful and so transformative, the world could scarcely believe the scintillating manifestation of his genius.
As traditional, this is beautifully written. Not a lot of scientific statements or elaborate diagrams of a Fresnel lens and how it works, just a genuine and lyrically written appreciation for one man and his humane invention.
As traditional, this is beautifully written. Not a lot of scientific statements or elaborate diagrams of a Fresnel lens and how it works, just a genuine and lyrically written appreciation for one man and his humane invention.
Thank you so much, Cheryl! :) It was great seeing/talking with you at the National Maritime Heritage Conference. I really enjoyed our conversations!