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The Ptolemy–Alhazen Problem and Spherical Mirror Reflection
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Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: An ancient optics problem of Ptolemy, studied later by Alhazen, is discussed. This problem deals with reflection of light in spherical mirrors. Mathematically, this reduces to the solution of a quarti... more
Source: Computational Methods and Function Theory
Authors Masayo Fujimura, Parisa Hariri, Marcelina Mocanu, Матти Вуоринен
Institutions National Defense Academy of Japan, University of Turku, University of Bacău
Cites: 19
Cited by: 16
Related to: 10
FWCI: 1.056
Citation percentile (by year/subfield): 78.75
Topic: Historical Astronomy and Related Studies
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
APC paid (est): $2,890