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The history of terrestrial glass is in many ways the history of the Earth since the earliest glasses, known as obsidian, were made from volcanic activity. The first human-made glasses date
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The invention and widespread acceptance of containers in the mid-20th century drastically transformed international trade. These ingenious
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This "Timeline in Optics" highlights important events and developments in the science of optics from prehistory to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes related developments in other fields
Jun 11, 2026
Diffractive optical elements are calculated and manufactured for many special applications in the form of digital holograms, then called holographic optical elements.
Sep 08, 2025
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The history of optics is a compelling excursion through time. You''ll find ancient civilizations pondering the nature of light, from Greeks believing it emanated from
Feb 24, 2026
The science of optics stems from the roots of western civilisation and has since then served as a prime source of inspiration for a number of distinguished scientists working towards
Dec 28, 2025
This article explores the history, development, and lasting impact of shipping containers. Early Trade and Pre-Container Era Before shipping
Mar 28, 2026
This was until the development of fiber-optic communications in the 1970s, which was enabled by the invention of low-loss optical fibers and
Jul 26, 2025
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Nov 19, 2025
The history of optics: From ancient times to the middle ages. The possible use of optics can be traced back to the ancient civilisations in Europe. An overview is given with respect to the...
Jul 05, 2026
Learn more about containerization history & key developments in container technology & design. Read the full article now with MSC.
Apr 12, 2026
The wide variety of write-once media soon became a challenge, forcing optical drive developers to develop different writing strategies for various disks and install them in player firmware.
Oct 12, 2025
When the optical aberrations that impaired the performance of compound microscopes were successfully resolved in the first half of the 19th
Aug 28, 2025
Johannes Kepler expanded the geometric optics in his early 17th century writings, forming first correct thoughts about the inner working of human retina, convex and concave lenses, and many other
Jun 21, 2026
The development of inland logistics hubs, such as dry ports, freight villages, and intermodal terminals, could efficiently consolidate or disperse
Nov 24, 2025
This article aims to review the historical development of optical fiber technology, outline its critical milestones, and pay tribute to the pioneers who have made outstanding contributions to its
Sep 27, 2025
The development of the container has made the global transportation of goods vastly more efficient. But further improvements are possible, notably by switching to standard digital trade documents.
Jul 24, 2025
The evolution of fiber optic technology, from the initial explorations in the 1840s to its current maturity, is marked by numerous significant milestones
Apr 10, 2026
The development of the computer-controlled alt-azimuth mount in the 1970s and active optics in the 1980s enabled a new generation of even larger telescopes,
May 05, 2026
The use of light for the transmission of information has a long history. In ancient times, people experienced the convenience of transmitting information
Sep 24, 2025
The history and evolution of shipping containers is the story of ingenuity, innovation, and perseverance. The invention of standardized
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In 1974 Philips Research Laboratories and the Philips Audio Division began developing an optical audio-disc system. Their design thinking, further detailed below, is an excellent example of system
Jun 01, 2026
History of Optics Based on: “A short history of Optics” by B. Vihnsen, Physica Sciptra, vol. T109, pp. 75-79 (2004) & Various articles available from the Internet
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