When was the Electron Microscope invented?

The Electron Microscope was invented in 1931 by Ernst Ruska and Max Knoll in Germany.

A microscope that uses beams of electrons to reveal extremely fine structural details.

Year invented1931
InventorErnst Ruska and Max Knoll
CountryGermany
Region at the timeWeimar Republic
CategoryScience

Who invented the Electron Microscope?

Ernst Ruska and Max Knoll invented the Electron Microscope in 1931 in Germany.

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