FAQ About Christiaan Huygens
What are some of Christiaan Huygens' major contributions to science?
Christiaan Huygens made several major contributions to science, including the invention of the pendulum clock in 1656, which revolutionized timekeeping. He also developed the wave theory of light, providing a counterpoint to Newton's particle theory, and discovered the polarization of light. Additionally, Huygens made significant advancements in astronomy, notably identifying and describing the rings of Saturn and its largest moon, Titan.
