During the Second Punic War (218 - 202 BC), the Greek scientist Archimedes is said to have repelled the attacking Roman ships by setting them on fire with a "burning glass" that may have been an array of mirrors.
Selama Perang Punic Kedua (218–202 SM), ilmuwan Yunani, Archimedes, disebut telah menolak menyerang kapal Romawi dengan meletakkan mereka pada api dengan "kaca pembakaran" yang mungkin berbentuk cermin yang disusun sedemikian rupa.