[en] J. Plateau was a pioneer in the field of physiological optics. Researcher bold, he lost his sight due to too extensive experiments (observing the Sun without any protection). Highly forgotten, he was nevertheless entitled to the "premiere" of Google a few years ago.
Disciplines :
Physical, chemical, mathematical & earth Sciences: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Renotte, Yvon ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département AGO > Optique - Hololab
Language :
French
Title :
Nul n’est prophète en son pays ! Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau
Publication date :
April 2020
Journal title :
Contact - Bulletin de l'Université du 3e âge de Liège
