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Carl Pulfrich

German physicist (1858-1927) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 68

Carl P. Pulfrich was a German physicist, noted for advancements in optics made as a researcher for the Carl Zeiss company in Jena around 1880, and for documenting the Pulfrich effect, a psycho-optical phenomenon that can be used to create a type of 3-D visual effect.

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Awards

Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class
Order of Franz Joseph

About this person

Carl Pulfrich was the brother-in-law of Heinrich Hertz.

Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1858 to 1927 · aged 68