August Köhler
August Köhler | |
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Köhler c. 1930 | |
| Born | 4 March 1866 |
| Died | 12 March 1948 (aged 82) Jena, Germany |
| Alma mater | |
| Known for | Köhler illumination |
| Awards | honorary doctor degree of the University of Jena |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physicist |
| Institutions | |
| Doctoral advisor | Johann Wilhelm Spengel |
August Karl Johann Valentin Köhler (4 March 1866 – 12 March 1948) was a German professor and early staff member of Carl Zeiss AG in Jena, Germany. He is best known for his development of the microscopy technique of Köhler illumination, an important principle in optimizing microscopic resolution power by evenly illuminating the field of view. This invention revolutionized light microscope design and is widely used in traditional as well as modern digital imaging techniques today.