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Four of them were first seen by Dr. Wollaston, but they were afterwards multiplied and measured by Fraunhofer with such masterly skill, that they are now universally known as Fraunhofer's lines.
Six Lectures on Light Delivered In The United States In 1872-1873 John Tyndall 1856
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The Fraunhofer Award was established in 1982 in recognition of Joseph von Fraunhofer, a German optician known for discovering dark absorption lines, now known as Fraunhofer lines, in the sun's spectrum.
Philadelphia Business News - Local Philadelphia News | The Philadelphia Business Journal 2010
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The dark lines in absorption spectra are now known as Fraunhofer lines.
About.com Chemistry 2009
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There can be no better method of expounding the rather difficult subject of spectrum analysis than by actually following the steps of the original discovery which first gave a clear demonstration of the significance of the dark "Fraunhofer" lines.
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Almost four years ago, a new computer system was unveiled by Berlin's Fraunhofer Institute which, its designers boasted, could piece together all 15,500 sacks in around five years.
Germans piece together millions of lives spied on by Stasi 2011
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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials in Germany have developed a bicycle helmet that emits a foul stench after an impact.
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It appears there are a number of companies and investors who should be interested in taking a close look at this including Music IP, Fraunhofer Institute, Double V3, BMAT, Echo Nest, Queen Mary University, and plenty of others.
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In terms of speed, the Fraunhofer team was able to achieve downloaded data at a rate of 230 megabits per second, which is a record for visible wireless using commercial LEDs and is comparable to high-end radio wireless connections.
Scientists Find Way to Turn LED Lights Into Wireless Internet Source | Inhabitat 2010
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Based on the German Fraunhofer Institutes, which have been instrumental in developing the MP3 licence, these are designed to improve links between universities and business.
David Cameron lays out his vision for job creation in CBI speech Nicholas Watt 2010
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The idea is based upon German Fraunhofer institutes, which have been championed by the inventor James Dyson.
David Cameron to unveil growth plan amid City jitters over economy Polly Curtis 2010
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