Charles S. Hastings

Charles S. Hastings
Born (1848-11-27)November 27, 1848
Clinton, New York
Died January 31, 1932(1932-01-31) (aged 83)
Greenwich, Connecticut
Fields Physics
Institutions Sheffield Scientific School at Yale University, Johns Hopkins University
Alma mater Yale University
Known for Geometrical optics
Influences Hermann von Helmholtz, Gustav Kirchhoff
Notable awards Elliott Cresson Medal (1926)

Charles Sheldon Hastings (November 27, 1848 – January 31, 1932) was an American physicist known for his work in optics.[1] He was an associate professor of physics at Johns Hopkins University and the first Chair of Professor of Physics of Sheffield Scientific School at Yale University.[2] He collaborated with John A. Brashear on the optical design of large telescopes including the 72-inch (180 cm) reflector at Dominion Astrophysical Observatory and the 30-inch (76 cm) photographic refractor at Allegheny Observatory.[3] His optical designs enabled much progress in astronomy at U.S. observatories.[4] The Hastings Triplet magnifying glass design is based on his optical formulae.[5] He was awarded the Elliott Cresson Medal in 1926.[6]

He was a member of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences.

References

  1. ↑ Beach, Frederick E. (April 22, 1932). "Charles Sheldon Hastings". Science 75 (1947): 428–430. Bibcode:1932Sci....75..428B. doi:10.1126/science.75.1947.428.
  2. ↑ Uhler, Horace S. (1938). Charles Sheldon Hastings (PDF). Biographical Memoirs 20. National Academy of Sciences. pp. 273–291. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  3. ↑ Schlesinger, Frank (October 1932). "Charles Sheldon Hastings". Astrophysical Journal 76 (3): 149–155. Bibcode:1932ApJ....76..149S. doi:10.1086/143411. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Charles S. Hastings". OSA History. The Optical Society. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  5. ↑ Microscopes, Microtomes, Colorimeters, Optical Measuring Instruments and Accessories. Bausch & Lomb. 1922. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "Guide to the Charles S. Hastings Papers". Yale Finding Aid Database. Yale University Library. Retrieved 25 October 2013.


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