Joseph Plateau
Belgian physicist and innovator of cinema
Born
1801
224 years ago
Died
September 15th, 1883
141 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Belgium
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Contributions included pioneering work in the field of optics and the invention of the phenakistoscope, an early device that created the illusion of motion through a series of still images. Served as a professor of physics at the University of Liège. Conducted extensive research on the properties of light and visual perception. Published significant studies that advanced understanding in these areas.
Invented the phenakistoscope
Conducted landmark research on visual perception
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