Christian Huygens

Christian Huygens was a Dutch scientist from the 17th century known for his work in physics and astronomy. He discovered Saturn's moon Titan and proposed that light behaves as a wave, a major contribution to understanding optics. Huygens developed the wave theory of light, challenging the then-prevalent particle theory. He also improved the design of telescopes, making celestial observations more precise. His work laid important foundations in physics, particularly in understanding motion and light, influencing future scientists and advancing our knowledge of the universe.