Ibn al-Haytham

Ibn al-Haytham, also known as Alhazen, was a prominent Arab scientist, mathematician, and philosopher who lived during the Islamic Golden Age, specifically from around 965 to 1040 CE. He is often referred to as the "father of optics" for his groundbreaking work in the field. His most significant contributions include: 1. **Optics**: Ibn al-Haytham conducted extensive experiments and developed theories about the nature of light and vision.