Ernst Ruska
German physicist, Nobel Prize winner
Born
December 25th, 1906
118 years ago
Died
May 27th, 1988
36 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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A physicist specializing in microscopy, contributions revolutionized the field of electron microscopy. Developed the first electron microscope, enabling the visualization of objects at the nanometer scale. Earned the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1986 for significant advancements in high-resolution electron microscopy. Served as a professor at the Technical University of Berlin where research continued to influence both physics and materials science.
Developed the first electron microscope
Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1986
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