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Arthur Leonard Schawlow (May 5, 1921 – April 28, 1999) was an American physicist who, along with Charles Townes, developed the theoretical basis for laser science. His central insight was the use of two mirrors as the resonant cavity to take maser action from microwaves to visible wavelengths.
May 1, 2024 · Arthur L. Schawlow was an American physicist and corecipient, with Nicolaas Bloembergen of the United States and Kai Manne Börje Siegbahn of Sweden, of the 1981 Nobel Prize for Physics for his work in developing the laser and in laser spectroscopy.
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Not only was he the leader in research on microwave spectroscopy, but he was extraordinarily effective in getting the best from his students and colleagues. He would listen carefully to the confused beginnings of an idea, and join in developing whatever was worthwhile in it, without ever dominating the discussions.
Arthur Leonard Schawlow. The Nobel Prize in Physics 1981. Born: 5 May 1921, Mount Vernon, NY, USA. Died: 28 April 1999, Palo Alto, CA, USA. Affiliation at the time of the award: Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. Prize motivation: “for their contribution to the development of laser spectroscopy” Prize share: 1/4. Work.
Jun 3, 1999 · Arthur Schawlow, co-inventor of the laser and one of the great figures of this century in optical science, died on the 28 April 1999. The laser has revolutionized optical science and its...
- Charles H. Townes
- 1999
May 1, 2011 · Learn about the life and legacy of Arthur L. Schawlow, who co-invented the laser with Charles Townes and won the Nobel Prize in 1981. Discover his childhood, education, research, hobbies and humor in this feature article.
Arthur L. Schawlow was co-inventor of the laser. He worked with Charles H. Townes, who was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1976. Schawlow was also a recipient of the Nobel Prize in physics.
