On the legacy of Ibn al-Haytham: an exposition based on the work of Roshdi Rashed (Q2809872)

This is an overview, intended for a general audience interested in the history of mathematics and related subjects, of Ibn al-Haytham's life and his achievements in optics, astronomy, philosophy and mathematics. The information is mostly drawn from the extensive publications on Ibn al-Haytham's work by Roshdi Rashed, most importantly [Les mathématiques infinitésimales du IXème au XIème siècle. Vol. V. Ibn al-Haytham. Astronomie, géométrie sphérique et trigonométrie (Arabic). London: Al-Furqān Islamic Heritage Foundation (2006; Zbl 1113.01004)] and its English translation (without the original Arabic texts) [Ibn al-Haytham, new spherical geometry and astronomy. A history of Arabic sciences and mathematics. Vol. 4. Translated from the 2006 French edition by J. V. Field. London: Routledge; Beirut: Centre for Arab Unity Studies (2014; Zbl 1316.01007)].