1930 ⟶ Phase-Contrast Microscopy Invented
The Phase-contrast microscopy is invented by Frits Zernike.
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Netherlands🔬 Phase-Contrast Microscopy Invented
The Phase-contrast microscopy is invented by Frits Zernike.⟶
MicroscopyOpticsScientific InstrumentsCell Biology
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