Carl Zeiss, Ernst Abbe and Otto Schott
All of our famous scientists in one tour
Find out more about the pioneering inventions of these famous scientists, their collaborations and their impact on Jena’s international reputation.
Ernst Abbe revolutionised the manufacture of optical instruments. The physicist laid the foundations for a microscope that was suitable for scientific research. Together with Carl Zeiss and Otto Schott, he established a cluster of industries in the 19th century that made Jena famous as the city of light.