JOURNAL ARTICLE

Pioneers in Optics: Erwin Müller (1911–1977).

  • Published In: Microscopy Today, 2024, v. 32, n. 6. P. 63 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Maleeff, Bev 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Pioneers in Optics: Erwin Müller (1911–1977)" highlights the groundbreaking contributions of Erwin Wilhelm Müller, a German physicist who invented the field emission microscope and the field ion microscope, allowing him to observe individual atoms for the first time. Müller faced challenges in finding teaching positions due to political reasons but eventually joined the Physics Department at Pennsylvania State University in 1952. His inventions revolutionized microscopy, leading to significant advances in materials science analysis. Müller received numerous awards for his achievements and was posthumously honored with the 1976 National Medal of Science. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Microscopy Today. 2024/11, Vol. 32, Issue 6, p63
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1551-9295
  • DOI:10.1093/mictod/qaae093
  • Accession Number:182023294
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