Which geometrical construction consequence results when Alhazen generalized Ptolemy's Optics using algebraic proofs?

💡 Explanation

Optical aberrations, because of the complexity of reflection and refraction equations, required algebraic solutions showing that spheres couldn't perfectly focus light. Therefore conic sections provide tighter focus, rather than perfect focusing with spheres, but they are harder to manufacture.

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