Treatise On Light

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This work delves into the nature of light, presenting groundbreaking theories by Christiaan Huygens. It explores the wave theory of light, proposing that light behaves as a wave rather than merely a particle. Huygens introduces the concept of wavefronts and discusses the principles of reflection and refraction, laying the groundwork for modern optics. The treatise is a significant contribution to the scientific understanding of light, influencing future research and theories in physics.