Ernst August Friedrich Ruska Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ernst August Friedrich Ruska, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Germany.

2 records1931–19332 events1 places

Chronological biography

1931

Magnetic Electron Lens1931

Science / Technology · Physicist · Berlin

Demonstrates that a magnetic coil can focus an electron beam, establishing the basic lens principle of electron optics.

1933

High-Magnification Electron Microscope1933

Science / Technology · Physicist · Berlin

Builds an electron microscope with magnification exceeding that of contemporary light microscopes.

Titles and roles

Physicist

Record provenance

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