Charles S. Hastings
| Charles S. Hastings | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 27, 1848 Clinton, New York |
| Died | January 31, 1932 (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. 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. 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. His optical designs enabled much progress in astronomy at U.S. observatories. The Hastings Triplet magnifying glass design is based on his optical formulae. He was awarded the Elliott Cresson Medal in 1926.
He was a member of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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