James Gordon Dies at 85; Work Paved Way for Laser

Sunday, July 28, 2013 - 01:50 in Physics & Chemistry

Mr. Gordon was a 25-year-old graduate student in physics when he helped develop the maser, which would lead to the building of the first laser.

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