Rest in peace Charles Townes

[VidalWolf]

The father of the laser passed away earlier today in Berkeley, California.
He was 99.
Light a laser for a few minutes in memory him.

 

[NightExplorer96]

Will do!

Thanks for sharing this unfortunate news. I read on an article his health was declining so in a way he is in a better place now.

-Alex

 

[hakzaw1]

Laser pioneer Charles Townes dies aged 99 - physicsworld.com

He was considered to be a key player and deserves credit and thanks for what we have ..this started with the maser.

 

[busman2]

Light a Laser for Charles, he lit one for you! RIP.

 

[hakzaw1]

I read that 'the laser' has bumped the electric light bulb(Edison) from the most significant invention list.
But not all agree.
Lasers don't make many lists at all..
cant argue- that. either way..

The majority of incandescent lights will not be around much longer....

here are links to reading about the beginnings of lasers and why there are many given credit for research on lasers-



http://www.aip.org/history/exhibits/laser/sections/whoinvented.html


the other-- 'What Good are Lasers'? where have we heard THAT before??
http://www.aip.org/history/exhibits/laser/sections/goodfor.html

good 4 wat?????????

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