Publisher's Synopsis
R.P. Ioannis Francisci Niceronis Parisini, ex Ord. Minim. Thaumaturgus opticus, seu, Admiranda optices, per radium directum, published in 1646, explores the wonders of optics through direct rays, reflections from polished surfaces (catoptrics), and refraction in transparent media (dioptrics). This first part of the work delves into the optical phenomena that captivated 17th-century scientific minds. Authored by Jean François Nicéron, with contributions from Karl Audran, Simon Vouet, and François Langlois, this Latin text offers insights into the early understanding of light and vision. "Thaumaturgus opticus" provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of optical science and its applications during a period of significant scientific advancement. It reveals the methods and theories used to explain visual phenomena and create optical illusions.
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