Mikhail Lomonosov

Mikhail Lomonosov was a Russian scientist, philosopher, and poet who lived in the 18th century. He is considered one of the most important figures in Russian intellectual history and made significant contributions to the fields of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Lomonosov was a pioneer in the study of optics and was the first to describe the phenomenon of total internal reflection. He was also a prolific writer and published numerous works on philosophy, literature, and science.