František Link
Czech astronomer (1906–1984)
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František Link (15 August 1906 – 23 September 1984) was a Czech astronomer most known for being credited for some of the earliest discussions and research on gravitational lensing, along with publishing the first detailed lensing calculations and observations.[1]
Died23 September 1984 (aged 78)
Paris, France
KnownforGravitational lens
FieldsAstrophysics, mathematics, geodesy
František Link | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 August 1906 |
| Died | 23 September 1984 (aged 78) Paris, France |
| Known for | Gravitational lens |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astrophysics, mathematics, geodesy |
Education
In 1924, Link attended the Masaryk University in Brno to study mathematics, geodesy, and astronomy. He graduated in 1929 with a Master of Science degree. Two years later, Link earned an RNDr. degree.[2]
From 1931 to 1933, Link did his postdoctoral studies at the Observatoires de Lyon and Pic du Midi.[2]