Description: (Physicist, Astronomer, Chemist)
Joseph Ritter von Fraunhofer was a distinguished German physicist and optical lens manufacturer. He made significant contributions to the field of optics, particularly in the development of optical glass, achromatic telescopes, and objective lenses. Fraunhofer also played a key role in the invention of the spectroscope and diffraction grating, furthering the study of light and spectroscopy. His notable discovery of dark absorption lines in the solar spectrum, now referred to as Fraunhofer lines, remains one of his most famous achievements. Fraunhofer's groundbreaking work continues to influence advancements in optics and applied research, exemplified by the esteemed Fraunhofer Society established in his honor.