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Zeiss, Carl
Zeiss, CarlCarl Zeiss (1816-1888) was both an inventor and industrialist. Zeiss was born in Germany and educated in medicine, but he soon showed an interest in microscopes. Eventually he started a company called Zeiss Optical Works in Jena, Germany, that built specialized lenses for research equipment. Along with his partner, Ernst Abbe (1840-1905), Zeiss helped set design standards for medical glass that still stand today. For the microscope, Zeiss invented the apochromatic lens, which improved its focus. |
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"Zeiss, Carl." Medical Discoveries. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Zeiss, Carl." Medical Discoveries. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3498100240.html "Zeiss, Carl." Medical Discoveries. 1997. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3498100240.html |
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Zeiss, Carl
Zeiss, Carl (1816–88) German manufacturer of optical instruments. In 1846, Zeiss established a factory at Jena and made various optical components, including lenses, binoculars and microscopes.
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"Zeiss, Carl." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Zeiss, Carl." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-ZeissCarl.html "Zeiss, Carl." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-ZeissCarl.html |
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