Marie Alfred Cornu
French physicist and academic
Born
1842
183 years ago
Died
April 12th, 1902
123 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A physicist and academic contributed significantly to the field of optics. Worked extensively on the diffraction of light and the study of optical instruments. Held a prominent position at the École Polytechnique, influencing the education of future scientists. Engaged in research that advanced understanding of light and optics.
Conducted significant research on diffraction of light
Published works on optical instruments
Served as a professor at École Polytechnique
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