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American Innovation: Harnessing Light—The Laser
How was the laser created, and what are some of its applications today?
By The National Association of Scholars
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Tuesday, February 21 · 11am - 12:30pm PST
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Theodore Maiman's invention of the first working laser in 1960 proved to be groundbreaking, revolutionizing the fields of medicine, weaponry, and more. But early in the pursuit of the laser, the project was infamously described as "a solution in search of a problem."
What is the legacy of the laser? How was the laser created, and what are some of its applications today?
Join the National Association of Scholars on February 21st for "American Innovation: Harnessing Light—The Laser."
This webinar will feature Jeff Hecht, a regular writer on science and technology who has been covering the laser industry for 35 years; and Nick Taylor, author and former president of the Authors Guild from 2002-2006.
The discussion will be hosted by J. Scott Turner, Director of the Diversity in the Sciences Project.
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The National Association of ScholarsThe National Association of Scholars is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), organization dedicated to promoting high intellectual standards, individual merit, institutional integrity, good governance, and sound public policy. Membership in NAS is open to all who share our commitment to these broad principles. To join, visit nas.org/join.