What is another word for Christiaan Huygens?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪsʃɪˌɑːn hˈa͡ɪd͡ʒənz] (IPA) 
Christiaan Huygens was a Dutch mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who contributed greatly to the fields of mechanics and optics. Some synonyms for his name include Huygens, Christian Huygens, and Huygenszoon. He is best known for his discoveries of the rings of Saturn and the first accurate description of a pendulum's motion. In addition, he developed the wave theory of light and discovered the phenomenon of polarization. Huygens was a prominent member of the scientific community during the 17th century and his work has contributed greatly to our modern understanding of the natural world.
