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The Romans.And it was also made by accident.
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Where were mirrors invented?
Historians believe that the first mirrors were invented in Mesopotamia around 6000 BC. These early mirrors were made of polished obsidian, a naturally occurring volcanic glass. Over time, mirror-making techniques evolved and spread to other civilizations, such as ancient Egypt and China.
When were deformed mirrors invented?
Parabolic mirrors were described and studied in classical antiquity by the mathematician Diocles in his work On Burning Mirrors. Ptolemy conducted a number of experiments with curved polished iron mirrors, and discussed plane, convex spherical, and concave spherical mirrors in his Optics.
What did Archimedes do with mirrors?
Archimedes invented a device to set fire to ships. This used mirrors to focus the rays of the sun on the ships which were attacking the city.
When were two-way mirrors first invented and what was their original purpose?
Two-way mirrors were first invented in 1835 by a German chemist named Justus von Liebig. The original purpose of two-way mirrors was for use in scientific experiments to observe reactions without being seen by the subjects.
Were there mirrors in the Tudor times?
Glass mirrors were invented in the 16 century, and King Henry Tudor (Henry VIII) died in 1547 - thus mirrors were probably around in his reign, and certainly those of his Tudor descendants. A link to the history of mirrors is provided below.
Who was an English scientist and mathematician who invented the telescope which is used mirrors instead of lenses?
Isaac Newton
Who came up with oval mirrors?
I personally have no clue, but sources such as Google say a man named Louise Bourgeois invented many oval mirrors, and Marco Polo was believed to have invented the first oval mirror out of China. Sorry to say, but there's a lot of people who could've invented the oval mirror. Hope I helped!
How are mirrors invented?
The first mirrors were likely made by ancient civilizations using polished metal or obsidian. The concept of reflection was understood, and these early mirrors were used for practical and cosmetic purposes. Over time, different materials and techniques were developed to create smoother and clearer mirrors, leading to the mirrors we use today.
When was the mirror invented?
Forms of mirrors are about as old as mankind. People looked at their reflection in water to begin with, and then started polishing black rocks and later, pieces of metal in order to use them as mirrors.
What year was the first mirror invented?
The first mirrors are believed to have been invented around 6000 BC in present-day Turkey using polished obsidian. These early mirrors were not made of glass as we use today, but rather reflective surfaces created from natural materials.
When was the refraction of light invented?
If was never invented. It was discovered. Newton did the formal work, but parts were known many thousands of years earlier (the Babylonians had mirrors and magnifying glasses).
Have windshield wipers for side mirrors been invented yet?
yes it has its been developed 5 years ago
