Archimedes - Archimedes Burning Mirror

Along with his Claw , another device attributed to Archimedes in conjunction with the siege of Syracuse is a burning mirror that set the Roman ships on fire once they were within bowshot. Also referred to as Archimedes Death Ray , scholars believe that such a device was made by Archimedes although it was not used as a defensive weapon. Burning mirrors were used to defend Constantinople in 514 A.D.

Modern historical reenactments have proved the validity of Archimedes burning mirrors. Multiple mirrors, focusing the sun's rays on a single wooden vessel are successful at setting it ablaze. The same arrangement of mirrors power present day solar furnaces and heat engines.

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