1960 ⟶ Theodore Maiman Invents the First Laser

The first functioning laser is invented by Theodore Maiman.
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👓 Benjamin Franklin Invents Bifocals

Bifocals invented by Benjamin Franklin⟶
Benjamin Franklin Invents Bifocals (1784)
InventionsOpticsBenjamin FranklinMedicineAmerican History
United StatesUnited States

💾 IBM Invents the Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive is invented by IBM.⟶
IBM Invents the Hard Disk Drive (1956)
Computer ScienceData StorageInformation TechnologyIBMHardwareComputing
United StatesUnited States

💡 Laser and Optical Amplifier Invented

The laser and optical amplifier are invented and named by Gordon Gould and Charles Townes. The laser and optical amplifier are foundational to powering the Internet.⟶
Laser and Optical Amplifier Invented (1957)
LaserInternetCommunication
United StatesUnited States

💡 Theodore Maiman Invents the First Laser

The first functioning laser is invented by Theodore Maiman.⟶
Theodore Maiman Invents the First Laser (1960)
LaserPhysicsScientific BreakthroughOpticsGlobal Impact
United StatesUnited States

💡 First Laser Constructed

May 16: Construction of the first laser.⟶
First Laser Constructed (1960)
LaserPhysicsOpticsQuantum Mechanics
United StatesUnited States

🖨️ Chuck Hull Invents Stereolithography

Stereolithography is invented by Chuck Hull.⟶
Chuck Hull Invents Stereolithography (1983)
ManufacturingIndustrial Revolution
United StatesUnited States