Johan Heinrich Lambert

Johan Heinrich Lambert was an 18th-century mathematician, physicist, and philosopher known for his work in optics and mathematics. He made significant contributions to understanding how light behaves and contributed to the development of mathematical tools like Lambert's Law, which describes how light gradually diminishes as it passes through a medium. His work helped lay the groundwork for later scientific advances in physics and optics. Additionally, Lambert was an influential thinker who sought to apply reason and logic to various scientific and philosophical questions, helping to shape the Enlightenment's emphasis on empirical knowledge and scientific inquiry.