Word: foucault
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...matter of fact, this technique is precisely the same as that used in testing optical surfaces. Foucault, the famous physicist, who invented the method, was undoubtedly the first person to see a "breeze," nearly 100 years ago. Thousands of telescope makers, both amateur and professional, have watched warm air currents rising from the hand...