James Power Gordon was an American physicist known for his work in the fields of optics and quantum electronics. His contributions include the design, analysis and construction of the first maser in 1
Picture of James P. Gordon with Charles H. Townes behind maser components, at the exhibit in National Museum of American History, Washington, DC, USA.
The Optica Fellow is a membership designation of Optica that denotes distinguished scientific accomplishment. The bylaws of this society only allow 10% of its membership to be designated as an Optica