Glass: The eye of science

For 400 years, telescopes and microscopes have provided us with access to distant and tiny worlds. We note significant moments in the evolution of the glass used in both devices from their first appearance until the present, relate those moments to key discoveries, and reflect about what it means to...

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Published in:International journal of applied glass science 2017-03, Vol.8 (1), p.4-22
Main Author: Bolt, Marvin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
characterization
Devices
Evolution
Eyes
Glass
Microscopes
optical microscopy
optical properties
Telescopes
Vision
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Summary:For 400 years, telescopes and microscopes have provided us with access to distant and tiny worlds. We note significant moments in the evolution of the glass used in both devices from their first appearance until the present, relate those moments to key discoveries, and reflect about what it means to extend our sense of vision using glass, the eye of science.
ISSN:2041-1286
2041-1294
DOI:10.1111/ijag.12260