Augustin-Jean Fresnel Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Augustin-Jean Fresnel, based on 2 World History Database records associated with France.

2 records1818–18182 events1 places

Chronological biography

1818

Diffraction Theory1818

Science / Physics · Physicist · Paris

Strengthens the transverse-wave interpretation of light.

Wave Theory of Light1818

Science / Physics · Physicist · Paris

Presents a mathematical wave theory explaining optical diffraction.

Titles and roles

Physicist

Record provenance

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