Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen)

Ibn al-Haytham, also known as Alhazen, was a pioneering scientist from the Islamic Golden Age who made significant contributions to optics and the scientific method. Around the 11th century, he studied how light behaves, conducting experiments rather than just theorizing. His work explained how we see objects, describing how light enters the eye and forms images. He also improved early cameras and developed techniques for careful observation and experimentation that influenced modern science. His methods laid the foundations for scientific inquiry, making him a key figure in the development of optics and empirical research.