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When was the first laser demonstrated?
Quick Answer
The first laser was demonstrated in 1960 by Theodore Maiman.
The Full Story
The first working laser was demonstrated by Theodore Maiman on 16 May 1960. It used a synthetic ruby crystal and produced a pulse of coherent red light. The laser was built at Hughes Research Laboratories and quickly transformed physics, medicine, communications, and manufacturing. The word LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Key Facts
1.Demonstrated on 16 May 1960
2.Used a ruby crystal
3.LASER is an acronym
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