Ernst Abbe

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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