John Dollond Scientist

John Dollond FRS (10 June O.S. (21 June N.S.) 1706 - 30 November 1761) was an English optician, known for his successful optics business and his patenting and commercialization of achromatic doublets.

Personal facts

John Dollond
Birth dateJune 21, 1706
Nationality
England
Date of deathNovember 30, 1761
Known for
Achromatic lens

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Scientist

awards
Copley Medal
Field of study
Optics

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External resources

  1. http://books.google.com/books?id=5IIFAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA733