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Theodore Maiman
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Theodore Harold Maiman was an American engineer and physicist who is widely credited with the invention of the laser. Maiman's laser led to the subsequent development of many other types of lasers. Th
Maiman with the world's first laser in 1985
Maiman with the world's first laser in 1985
Maiman and his father Abe
Maiman and his father Abe
Maiman with his laser in July 1960
Maiman with his laser in July 1960
World's first laser
World's first laser
Laser
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A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. The word laser originated as an acronym for light amplifi
A researcher working on an optical system
A researcher working on an optical system
A telescope in the Very Large Telescope system producing four orange laser guide stars
A telescope in the Very Large Telescope system producing four orange laser guide stars
A laser can produce a very narrow beam of light of a single wavelength, in this case, green.
A laser can produce a very narrow beam of light of a single wavelength, in this case, green.
A helium–neon laser demonstration. The glow running through the center of the tube is an electric discharge. This glowing plasma is the gain medium fo
A helium–neon laser demonstration. The glow running through the center of the tube is an electric discharge. This glowing plasma is the gain medium for the laser. The laser produces a tiny, intense spot on the screen to the right. The center of the spot appears white because the image is overexposed there.