Theodore H. Maiman

Albert Einstein first introduced the concept of lasers in 1917, and Theodore H. Maiman developed the first working laser in 1960.

by Theodore Maiman

On May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman built on decades of knowledge about stimulated emission and created the first laser, which stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

Gordon Gould

Gordon Gould built the first working laser in 1957.

by Thomas Maiman for Hughes Research Laboratories in California

The first laser was built in 1960 by Thomas Maiman for Hughes Research Laboratories in California.

U.S. engineer Theodore Maiman

In 1960, U.S. engineer Theodore Maiman succeeded in making the first working laser.

Charles Townes

Only fifty-five years ago, in 1960, Charles Townes created the first working laser.

Theodore Maiman at Hughes Aircraft

FIRST LASER, based on a crystal of ruby encased in a flash tube, was built by Theodore Maiman at Hughes Aircraft in 1960.