Question

the history of spherical mirrors in human civilization

Answer 1

1.)One of the earliest famous examples is from the greek Archimedes, who burnt ships with parabolic mirrors. 
2.)Spherical mirrors are fine for work where the incoming rays are not parallel.   Reflectors in lamp housings, for shaving mirrors, in catadiaoptic (Schmidt) telescopes are some.

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