Frits Zernike
1888 – 1966 Netherlands
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Who was Frits Zernike?
Dutch physicist who invented phase-contrast microscopy and won the 1953 Nobel Prize in Physics for this breakthrough in optical imaging.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Frits Zernike (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Physics | 1953 | for his demonstration of the phase contrast method, especially for his invention of the phase contrast microscope |
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