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History of the Microscope

By cwood21
  • The Microscope was invented.

    The Microscope was invented.

    It was discovered by two Dutch spectacle makers. They were a father and on team. Their names were Hans and Zacharias Janssen.
  • Robert Hooke's Micrographia was published.

    Robert Hooke's Micrographia was published.

  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek studied bacteria using the microscope.

    Anton van Leeuwenhoek studied bacteria using the microscope.

    In the 1700's a scientist soon discovered using two types of glass would reduce the chromatic effect.
  • Joseph Jackson Lister found out

    Joseph Jackson Lister found out

    Joseph Jackson Lister found out that using two week lenses together would create clear magnification.
  • A mathematical theory linking resolution to light wavelength iwas invented

    A mathematical theory linking resolution to light wavelength iwas invented

    The mathematical theory that linked resolution to light wavelength was invented by Ernst Abbe.
  • Richard Zsigmondy invented an ultramicroscope

    Richard Zsigmondy invented an ultramicroscope

    This allowed the people to see specimens below the wavelength.
  • Frits Zernike invented the phase-contrasting microscope.

    Frits Zernike invented the phase-contrasting microscope.

    Frits Zernike invented the phase-contrasting microscope in 1932. This helps to see black and white materials clearer.
  • Ernst Ruska made an electron microscope.

    Ernst Ruska made an electron microscope.

    Ernst Ruska created an electron microscope which allows you to view electrons which became greatly expanded in exploration.
  • Gerd Binnig and Heinrich Rohrer developed the scanning tunneling microscope

    Gerd Binnig and Heinrich Rohrer developed the scanning tunneling microscope

    Gerd Binnig and Heinrick Rohrer invented the scanning tunneling microscope which creates a 3D view all the way beyond the atomic level.