Augustin-Jean Fresnel
Augustin-Jean Fresnel was a French engineer and physicist, best known for his contributions to the development of lighthouse optics. His invention of the Fresnel lens in 1822 revolutionized maritime navigation by allowing lighthouses to project powerful beams of light over long distances.
Born on Aug 10, 1788 (236 years old)
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Augustin-Jean Fresnel invented a lens system that was successfully tested in Naples.
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