Charles Townes, a physicist whose theoretical work led to the invention of the laser, died Tuesday at age 99.
Laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. It revolutionized everything from medicine to manufacturing and has a huge array of applications today: DVD players, gun sights, printers, computer networks, metal cutters, tattoo removal and vision correction are just some of the tools and technologies that rely on lasers.
Dr. Townes received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1964.
Later, he wrote about the relationship between science and religion, and he was awarded the Templeton Prize in 2005.
Charles Townes, Who Helped Invent Now-Ubiquitous Laser, Dies
RIP Charles Townes
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feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
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Shoulda been aimed at his head -- quick and clean.littlebeast13 wrote:
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Shouldn't Odd Job be around there somewhere? --Boblittlebeast13 wrote:
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