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John Dollond (1706-1761) c1750, English optician. Inventor of the achromatic lens
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John Dollond (1706-1761) c1750, English optician. Inventor of the achromatic lens
John Dollond (1706-1761) c1750, English optician. Inventor of the achromatic lens. Father of Peter Dollond and grandfather of George Dollond. Engraving from The Gallery of Portraits Vol III by Charles Knight (London, 1834). British. Scientist. Optics
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This engraving from The Gallery of Portraits Vol III by Charles Knight takes us back to the 18th century, introducing us to John Dollond, a prominent English optician. Captured around 1750, this portrait immortalizes the man who revolutionized optics with his groundbreaking invention - the achromatic lens. John Dollond's brilliance and ingenuity led him to create a lens that corrected chromatic aberration, an issue that had plagued telescopes and microscopes for centuries. By combining different types of glass in precise proportions, he achieved remarkable clarity and eliminated color distortion in optical instruments. His achromatic lens became a game-changer not only for scientists but also for astronomers and explorers seeking clearer views of distant celestial bodies. The significance of John Dollond's achievement is further magnified when we learn about his familial legacy. He was not just an inventor; he was also a father to Peter Dollond and grandfather to George Dollond – both carrying on his scientific pursuits. As we gaze upon this engraving, we are reminded of the immense contributions made by British scientists like John Dollond during the Age of Enlightenment. Their relentless pursuit of knowledge propelled humanity forward and laid the foundation for modern advancements in optics
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