![HRL Laboratories on Twitter: "58th Anniversary of the Laser: Hughes Research Labs-May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman activates the first functioning laser. Defying accepted wisdom, Maiman uses synthetic ruby crystal as lasing material. HRL Laboratories on Twitter: "58th Anniversary of the Laser: Hughes Research Labs-May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman activates the first functioning laser. Defying accepted wisdom, Maiman uses synthetic ruby crystal as lasing material.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdVPRpBVAAYGaYL.jpg)
HRL Laboratories on Twitter: "58th Anniversary of the Laser: Hughes Research Labs-May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman activates the first functioning laser. Defying accepted wisdom, Maiman uses synthetic ruby crystal as lasing material.
Coherent Inc. - 60 years ago today, Theodore Maiman fired up his ruby laser and effectively changed applied physics forever. Today we celebrate his achievements and wish a happy #IDL2020 to all
Smedtrum Medical Technology - //☄️First Working Laser Inventor☄️// 💡 July 11 is the birthday of American physics Theodore Maiman. He might not be a household name as Einstein or Newton, but his
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