The Life of JOHN DOLLOND

The book explores the life and achievements of John Dollond, an English optician renowned for his groundbreaking work in optics. Despite starting in his father's trade, he pursued a diverse education in subjects like Latin, mathematics, and physics. His significant contribution to the field came in 1757 when he developed achromatic refraction using glass and water lenses. Shortly after, he successfully created the same effect with a combination of different glass types, marking a pivotal advancement in optical science.