August Köhler

August Köhler
August Köhler
	Köhler c. 1930
Born	4 March 1866; Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse
Died	12 March 1948 (aged 82); Jena, Germany
Alma mater	University of Heidelberg; University of Giessen;
Known for	Köhler illumination
Awards	honorary doctor degree of the University of Jena
	Scientific career
Fields	Physicist
Institutions	University of Giessen; University of Jena; Zeiss Optical Works;
Doctoral advisor	Johann Wilhelm Spengel

August Karl Johann Valentin Köhler (4 March 1866 – 12 March 1948) was a German professor and early staff member of Carl Zeiss AG in Jena, Germany. He is best known for his development of the microscopy technique of Köhler illumination, an important principle in optimizing microscopic resolution power by evenly illuminating the field of view. This invention revolutionized light microscope design and is widely used in traditional as well as modern digital imaging techniques today.

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