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Ibn al-Haytham

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Noun1.Ibn al-Haytham - an Egyptian polymath (born in Iraq) whose research in geometry and optics was influential into the 17th century; established experiments as the norm of proof in physics (died in 1040)
Al-Hasan ibn al-Haytham, al-Haytham, Alhacen, Alhazen


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The section on supplementary arguments" is for the most part an extension of the section on geometrical arguments, and contains some interesting references to Ibn Sina, Euclid and Ibn al-Haytham.
Atomism versus hylomorphism in the kalam of al-Fakhr al-Din al-Razi: ... by Setia, 'Adi / Islam & Science
Ibn Sina also puts forward a new theory developed by optics specialist Ibn al-Haytham.
A million healing words flow from compendium by Raloff, J. / Science News
A small "standing inspector presence"--consisting of a team of four experts: two Russian and two American--had been established at the Ibn Al-Haytham missile research and development centre, located north of Baghdad, in order to assess and monitor research activities undertaken there.
Iraq: challenge to Council resolutions continues; UNIKOM militarized, ... by UN Chronicle
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