Ibn al-Haytham was a celebrated Muslim scholar who contributed significantly to the fields of mathematics, physics, and astronomy during the Islamic Golden Age. He is widely known by his Latinized name, Alhazen, and is also referred to as Alhacen, Ibn al-Haitham, and Al-Hassan Ibn al-Haytham. In Arabic, his name is ابن الهيثم pronounced as Ibnu al-Haytham. He is best known for his work on optics, where he developed and refined our understanding of light and vision through experiments with lenses and mirrors. Ibn al-Haytham's contributions continue to inspire scientists and thinkers worldwide, centuries after his passing.