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Alhacen's problem

  • Carlos Alberto Cardona Suárez

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    Abstract

    This paper deals with the problem that Alhazen formulated and solved in book V of his treatise on optics. That is to say, finding the reflection point in a given mirror, when the positions of both the object and the observer are known. The intention is to, firstly, exhibit the complex argumentation scheme used by the Arabic scientist and philosopher; and secondly, propose a possible method of reasoning like a candidate exhibiting the logic of the theory which could lead to the discovery of the solution.

    Translated title of the contributionEl Problema De Alhacén
    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)251-276
    Number of pages26
    JournalAsclepio
    Volume64
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2012

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • History and Philosophy of Science

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