August Köhler
German scientist (1866-1948) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 82
August Karl Johann Valentin Köhler, was a German professor and early staff member of Carl Zeiss AG in Jena, Germany. He is best known for his development of the microscopy technique of Köhler illumination, an important principle in optimizing microscopic resolution power by evenly illuminating the field of view.
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This invention revolutionized light microscope design and is widely used in traditional as well as modern digital imaging techniques today.
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Germany
Category
Scientists
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Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1866 to 1948 · aged 82
