Joseph Jackson Lister
English physicist and optical pioneer
Born
January 11th, 1786
239 years ago
Died
1869
156 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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This English physicist contributed significantly to the field of optics in the 19th century. He developed the achromatic lens, which improved the quality of lenses and microscopy. This advancement played a crucial role in the development of modern microscopy. Various scientific journals and institutions recognized the importance of this work in refining optical instruments. He also published several papers detailing optical theory and lens design.
Developed the achromatic lens
Contributed to advancements in microscopy
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