Journey through time: optics of yesterday and today through Charles Féry's spectrophotometer

L. Dordor; L. Froehly; M. Jacquot; J. M. Dudley

doi:10.1117/12.3016428

17 June 2024 Journey through time: optics of yesterday and today through Charles Féry's spectrophotometer

L. Dordor, L. Froehly, M. Jacquot, J. M. Dudley

Proceedings Volume 13019, Optical Design and Engineering IX; 130191G (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3016428
Event: SPIE Optical Systems Design, 2024, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

In 2015, we launched a program with the aim of preserving the scientific heritage of our laboratory, which entails conserving and showcasing historical documents and objects. Within this program, we offer internships that integrate history and science. One such internship focuses on utilizing modern optical design software to comprehend historical optical devices such as Charles Féry’s spectrophotometer from the 1910s. This approach illustrates how contemporary tools can illuminate the origins of scientific knowledge.

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L. Dordor, L. Froehly, M. Jacquot, and J. M. Dudley "Journey through time: optics of yesterday and today through Charles Féry's spectrophotometer", Proc. SPIE 13019, Optical Design and Engineering IX, 130191G (17 June 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3016428

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