Ernst Abbe
German physicist, entrepreneur, and social reformer (1840–1905)
Died aged 64AquariusDuchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
Biography
Ernst Karl Abbe (23 January 1840 – 14 January 1905), was a German businessman, optical engineer, physicist, and social reformer. Together with Otto Schott and Carl Zeiss, he developed numerous optical instruments. He was also a co-owner of Carl Zeiss AG, a German manufacturer of scientific microscopes, astronomical telescopes, planetariums, and other advanced optical systems.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- director
Employers / organisations
- University of Jena
- Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)
- Carl Zeiss AG
Notable works
- Abbe sine condition
- Abbe number
- Abbe refractometer
- Abbe prism
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Elisabeth Abbe
Awards & honours (2)
- Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
- honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)
Quick answers about Ernst Abbe
- How old was Ernst Abbe?
- Ernst Abbe died on January 14, 1905 at the age of 64.
- When is Ernst Abbe's birthday?
- Ernst Abbe was born on January 23, 1840.
- Where was Ernst Abbe born?
- Ernst Abbe was born in Eisenach.
- What is Ernst Abbe's zodiac sign?
- Ernst Abbe's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- What is Ernst Abbe's nationality?
- Ernst Abbe is a citizen of Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
- What does Ernst Abbe do?
- Ernst Abbe is known as physicist, astronomer, university teacher, lens designer.
- Who has Ernst Abbe been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Ernst Abbe's spouse is or was Elisabeth Abbe.
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