Joseph Von Fraunhofer
1787-1826
German craftsman and scientist who studied and advanced the field of theoretical optics. While working as a lens grinder he learned mathematics and optical science. He ...
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The German physicist Joseph von Fraunhofer (1787-1826) was the first to solve the problem of constructing achromatic lenses of high magnitude.Joseph von Fraunhofer, the son of a poor glazier, was born...
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Joseph von Fraunhofer was certainly the most talented lenscrafter of his time. Though he received very little in the way of formal schooling, he dedicated his life to creating optical instruments of u...
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From humble beginnings as the son of a poor glass grinder, Joseph von Fraunhofer pursued a successful business career in optics and, in the process, made important contributions to physics and the the...
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Joseph Von Fraunhofer
Joseph von Fraunhofer
Joseph von Fraunhofer
Joseph von Fraunhofer