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17-05-2024
A special lens for Jekels Jacht
| Submitter: | Rik ter Horst |
| Description: | In his program 'Jekels Jacht', Diederik Jekel revisits significant experiments from our rich scientific history, recreating them to highlight their importance and impact. In the episode airing on May 15, Jekel focuses on the Nobel Prize-winning Phase Contrast Microscope. This groundbreaking microscope was invented by physicist Frits Zernike in 1933 and constructed by Caroline Bleeker, a highly skilled Dutch instrument maker. The Phase Contrast Microscope revolutionized the way scientists observe transparent specimens, allowing them to see details without staining or killing the samples. Zernike's invention profoundly impacted biological and medical research, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1953. In this episode, Diederik Jekel undertakes the challenge of creating a precise replica of Zernike's microscope. Elfi Dijkstra and Rik ter Horst (NOVA) contributed their expertise by crafting a special lens and lens mount, critical components for the accurate reproduction of the original instrument. Curious to see if the efforts were successful? Watch the entire episode and witness the recreation of this pivotal scientific tool. The full program can be viewed here: https://npo.nl/start/serie/jekels-jacht/seizoen-2/jekels-jacht_2/afspelen |
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