Optic Collection

University of Oxford. College of the University and Queens College. Illustration in Vues d Optique (Perspective Views). Images to be seen through a zograscope

Optical computing. Coloured light micrograph of a section through a hybrid electronic-optical circuit board. Optical waveguides (red) are used to transmit data in the form of light pulses

An engraving depicting a stereoscopic viewer with prismatic lenses, based on Brewster's design, 19th century
5311293 An engraving depicting a stereoscopic viewer with prismatic lenses, based on Brewster's design, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1863); Universal History Archive/UIG.

DAZA DE VALDES, Benito (1591-1634). English scientist and eclesiastic, 17th century (engraving)
CUL4931958 DAZA DE VALDES, Benito (1591-1634). English scientist and eclesiastic, 17th century (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Rene Descartes' idea of vision
5310106 Rene Descartes' idea of vision; (add.info.: Diagram illustrating Rene Descartes' idea of vision, showing the function of the eye, optic nerve, and brain)

Refraction of rays inside the human eye, from Dioptrique by Descartes, 1637 (engraving)
CUL4935125 Refraction of rays inside the human eye, from Dioptrique by Descartes, 1637 (engraving); (add.info.: DESCARTES, Rene (1596-1650)

An engraving depicting a stereoscopic viewer with prismatic lenses, based on Brewster's design, 19th century
5311294 An engraving depicting a stereoscopic viewer with prismatic lenses, based on Brewster's design, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1863); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Barmaid, The Buccaneer, Middlesbrough, 1975, Barmaid of the Year Competition, Entrant

Magic Lantern (engraving)
3628882 Magic Lantern (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic Lantern. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

The Goat Trick (engraving)
3628878 The Goat Trick (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goat Trick. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

The Polemoscope (engraving)
3628877 The Polemoscope (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Polemoscope. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

Section of the Magic Lantern (engraving)
3628870 Section of the Magic Lantern (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of the Magic Lantern)

Solar Microscope (engraving)
3628864 Solar Microscope (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solar Microscope. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

Magic Glasses, 1891 (oil on canvas)
2652545 Magic Glasses, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Elmer, Edwin Romanzo (1850-1923); 35.6x25.4 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum Purchase; American, out of copyright

Lantern of a First-class Lighthouse (engraving)
3628858 Lantern of a First-class Lighthouse (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lantern of a First-class Lighthouse)

The Effects of Plane Mirrors (engraving)
3628853 The Effects of Plane Mirrors (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Effects of Plane Mirrors)

Newtons Disc (engraving)
3628852 Newtons Disc (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newtons Disc. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

Different types of Astronomical Quadrants (engraving)
2603403 Different types of Astronomical Quadrants (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

The Theodolite and other Surveryors Instruments (engraving)
2603402 The Theodolite and other Surveryors Instruments (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Nostradamus and Marie de Medicis (engraving)
3628879 Nostradamus and Marie de Medicis (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nostradamus and Marie de Medicis)

Effect of cut paper-work (engraving)
3628875 Effect of cut paper-work (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effect of cut paper-work)

Fresnels Lighthouse Apparatus (engraving)
3628859 Fresnels Lighthouse Apparatus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fresnels Lighthouse Apparatus)

The Reversal of real Images (engraving)
3628855 The Reversal of real Images (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reversal of real Images)

Cannon of the Palais Royal (engraving)
3628884 Cannon of the Palais Royal (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cannon of the Palais Royal)

How to produce Spectres (engraving)
3628873 How to produce Spectres (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to produce Spectres)

Phantasmagoria, Robertson (engraving)
3628881 Phantasmagoria, Robertson (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phantasmagoria, Robertson)

The Spectre, an optical illusion (engraving)
3628872 The Spectre, an optical illusion (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spectre, an optical illusion)

Protection against ill-natured people (engraving)
3628871 Protection against ill-natured people (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Protection against ill-natured people)

The Phantasmagoria (engraving)
3628868 The Phantasmagoria (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Phantasmagoria)

Foucaults Small Telescope (engraving)
3628867 Foucaults Small Telescope (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foucaults Small Telescope)

Foucaults Large Telescope (engraving)
3628866 Foucaults Large Telescope (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foucaults Large Telescope)

Gregorian Telescope (engraving)
3628865 Gregorian Telescope (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gregorian Telescope)

Concave Mirror (engraving)
3628854 Concave Mirror (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Concave Mirror. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

Wizard Dance (engraving)
3628880 Wizard Dance (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wizard Dance. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

Diorama (engraving)
3628876 Diorama (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diorama. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

The Camera Obscura (engraving)
3628874 The Camera Obscura (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Camera Obscura)

The Fantascope (engraving)
3628869 The Fantascope (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fantascope. Illustration for The Wonders of Optics by F Marion (Charles Scribner, 1872)

The Astronomical Telescope (engraving)
3628863 The Astronomical Telescope (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Astronomical Telescope)

The Compound Microscope (engraving)
3628862 The Compound Microscope (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Compound Microscope)

Disc of the Phenakistiscope (engraving)
3628851 Disc of the Phenakistiscope (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disc of the Phenakistiscope)

The Burning Mirror of Archimedes, illustration from Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae
CHT276312 The Burning Mirror of Archimedes, illustration from Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae, by Athanasius Kircher (1601-80) Rome, 1646 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

Zagging that Zig
Howard Ashton-Jones

The Only Way Out is Through
SONY DSC. Paulo Abrantes

Seven Autumns Away
SONY DSC. Paulo Abrantes

Down So Low
SONY DSC. Paulo Abrantes

Silent Reflections
SONY DSC. Paulo Abrantes

Not Going Home
SONY DSC. Paulo Abrantes

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"Exploring the Optic World: From Oxford's College to Optical Computing" Step into the fascinating world of optics, where innovation and knowledge collide. The University of Oxford's College of the University is at the forefront of groundbreaking research in this field. Optical computing, a revolutionary concept that harnesses light instead of traditional electronic circuits, holds immense potential for future technology. It promises faster processing speeds and increased efficiency. The backbone of modern communication lies within optical fibers, which transmit data through pulses of light over long distances with minimal loss. These marvels enable us to connect globally and revolutionize industries worldwide. Delving into history, we uncover The Northampton Institute in London, a pioneer in optic studies since its establishment. Its contributions have paved the way for advancements in various fields such as medicine and telecommunications. Speaking of medicine, understanding enfermedades de los ojos (eye diseases) is crucial for preserving vision health. Engravings depicting these ailments provide valuable insights into their diagnosis and treatment throughout history. Shifting gears from academia to everyday life, imagine stepping back into 1975 at The Buccaneer pub in Middlesbrough. A barmaid competes fiercely in the Barmaid of the Year Competition – an event showcasing talent amidst camaraderie. Intriguingly named "pencil infinity, " this term sparks curiosity about its connection to optics. Perhaps it alludes to endless possibilities or represents a mathematical concept intertwined with optical theories? Engravings like Magic Lantern capture our imagination as they transport us back to an era when visual storytelling was brought to life through projected images on walls or screens—a precursor to cinema itself. Another enchanting engraving known as "The Goat Trick" invites us into a realm where illusions come alive before our eyes—optics merging seamlessly with entertainment. Venturing further down this captivating path reveals "The Polemoscope, " an engraving that showcases how they can aid medical examinations, enabling doctors to peer into the human body with remarkable precision.