Thomas Young was an English polymath born in 1773 who made significant contributions across various scientific fields, including physics, optics, and linguistics. He is best known for his work on the wave theory of light, famously demonstrated through his double-slit experiment that provided strong evidence for light's wave-like properties. Young also contributed to the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphics, helping to further the understanding of the Rosetta Stone.

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