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“Much public thinking follows a rut. The same thing is true in science. People get stuck and don't look in other directions.”

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Charles Hard Townes

Charles Hard Townes, born on July 28, 1915, was an American physicist renowned for his groundbreaking work in quantum electronics and the invention of the maser, which laid the foundation for the development of the laser. His research had a profound impact on modern communication technologies, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1964. more

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