The science and history behind the Fresnel lens

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Have you ever wanted to know way too much about Fresnel lenses? Look no further! Just kidding, this barely scratches the surface (but I hope you enjoy it anyway) 🌊 Additional Reading: "Fresnel lens" - Wikipedia "The Lighthouse: The Mystery of the Million Dollar Lens" - Lighthouse Ratings "Augustin-Jean Fresnel and His Invention of the Fresnel Lens" - Engineering and Technology History Wiki "Lost Art of the Fresnel Lens" - National Lighthouse Museum

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