Kurt Kiessig

Kurt Kiessig was a physicist known for his work on thin films—very thin layers of material applied to surfaces. His research helped scientists understand how light and other waves reflect off these films, which is important in creating coatings for lenses, electronics, and optical devices. By studying how waves behave when they encounter these layers, Kiessig contributed to the development of techniques to analyze and control thin film properties, enabling advances in technology ranging from coatings to semiconductor manufacturing.