Manfred von Ardenne

Manfred von Ardenne (1907–1997) was a notable German physicist, inventor, and pioneer in several fields, including electronics and medical technology. He is particularly recognized for his work in the development of the **scanning electron microscope** and for significant contributions to **nuclear physics** and **biomedical engineering**. Ardenne conducted groundbreaking research in electron optics and was involved in various inventions and innovations throughout his career.