Rasmus Bartholin Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Rasmus Bartholin, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Denmark.

2 records1669–16692 events1 places

Chronological biography

1669

Double Refraction1669

Science / Physics · Physician and Scientist · Copenhagen

Publishes observations of double refraction in Iceland spar.

Iceland Spar Experiment1669

Science / Physics · Physician and Scientist · Copenhagen

Shows that one crystal can split a light ray into two paths.

Titles and roles

Physician and Scientist

Record provenance

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