Anders Jonas Ångström
Physicist and astronomer, spectroscopy pioneer
Born
August 13th, 1814
211 years ago
Died
June 21st, 1874
151 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Sweden
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Born in 1814, a physicist and astronomer contributed significantly to the understanding of light and spectroscopy. Ångström developed a method for measuring the wavelengths of spectral lines. He created the spectral classification system and was the first to accurately measure ultraviolet and infrared light. His work laid the foundation for modern spectroscopy, facilitating advancements in various scientific fields.
Pioneered spectroscopy techniques
Developed the Ångström unit for measuring wavelengths
Published 'On the Spectra of the Elements'
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