Apertometer

Chemistry & Physics

Also known as: Abbe apertometer

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

An apertometer is a device used to measure the aperture of optical lenses and objectives. It was invented by the German physicist Ernst Abbe.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

APERTOMETER (from Latin apertus - open and Greek metron - measure), an instrument used for measuring the aperture (see) of optical lenses and objectives. It was invented by the German physicist Abbe.

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“Apertometer.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/apertometer/