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Milestones In Medical Science 1938 Ultra Microscope Preview
Dr Clendening surveys 1938 medical advances noting a breakthrough microscope that magnifies 20 000 times surpassing prior models and enabling visualization of viruses and smallpox vaccine particles. The ultra microscope, designed by von Borries and the Ruskas, uses electron illumination and magnetic fields for research only, not routine use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendening
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena
Milliken
Mount Wilson Observatory
von Borries
E. Ruska
H. Ruska