Gordon Gould

Gordon Gould was an American scientist who invented the concept of the laser in the 1950s. He developed the idea of a device that uses stimulated emission of light to produce a very narrow, focused, and intense beam of laser light. Despite initial patent disputes, Gould's work laid the foundation for modern laser technology, which is now used in many fields like medicine, communications, manufacturing, and entertainment. His contributions significantly advanced our ability to generate precise, powerful, and coherent light, transforming numerous industries and scientific research.