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Book Title
How the Laser Happened : Adventures of a Scientist
ISBN
9780195122688
Publication Year
1999
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Name
How the Laser Happened : Adventures of a Scientist
Item Height
1in
Author
Charles H. Townes
Item Length
6.3in
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Item Width
9.6in
Item Weight
18.1 Oz
Number of Pages
208 Pages

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Charles Townes is one of the leading figures in twentieth-century physics, inventor of the maser and the laser, and one of the pioneers in the use of spectroscopic techniques to determine the atomic composition of stars. This book is the memoir of a life devoted to scientific research, and also to the application of this research in the public sphere. A Nobel laureate, Townes was also the first scientist to accept a full-time position advising the Executive Branch, and later was a founder of the Jasons, a very influential group of scientists independently advising the U.S. government on defense matters. He also served on the board of General Motors. The book describes the history of the maser, of which the laser is a special application, and also sheds light on the complex relationship between science and policy from Truman to Reagan. Townes is a revered figure, with a powerful personal magnetism, and his book should attract attention from physicists and engineers as well as anyone interested in the history of modern technology and the development of federal defense policies.

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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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0195122682
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9780195122688
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Author
Charles H. Townes
Publication Name
How the Laser Happened : Adventures of a Scientist
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
1999
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
208 Pages

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Item Length
6.3in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
9.6in
Item Weight
18.1 Oz

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Qc687.2.T68 1999
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"No one thing has changed our lives more--and promises to continue to do so--than the laser. Its applications, already too numerous to list, include CD read-outs, grocery store check-outs, medical imaging, and myriad industrial and military uses. The story of how the laser came about--thebackground, the physics, the sociology, and the personalities involved--are all told in this well-written and delightful book by one of the most important scientists of the century." --Andrew Sessler, Senior Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and past President of the American PhysicalSociety, "Filled with personal anecdotes that provide insight into an immensely original thinker and scientist of enormous energy and prolific output....[Includes] a fascinating account of the patent disputes surrounding the maser and laser....[Provides] an inspiring case history of how an outstanding physicist got started and went on to do great science."--Steven Chu, cowinner of the 1997 Nobel Prize for Physics, in Physics Today "Nobel prize winning physicist Charles Townes invites the reader to enjoy a delightful peek into the mind of a scientific inventor. In How the Laser Happened(1999) Townes describes his career and accomplishments and other imaginative endeavors. This personal and readable autobiography humanizes science and provides an inspiring portrait of a career in scientific exploration and invention."-- Science & Theology News "An engaging human story, intertwined with a first-hand account of some of the twentieth century's most significant inventions and discoveries. Fine reading for anyone interested in science, scientists, or the roles they play in our fast-changing world." --Arno Penzias, Nobel Laureate in Physics and former Chief Scientist of Bell Labs "In this exciting book, Charles Townes recounts how masers and lasers first appeared in his life and how they accompanied him throughout his scientific career. The book reveals the life of an outstanding scientist deeply engaged in his research, and shows how a scientific career can be shaped by encounters, discussions, and interactions with colleagues, and by periods of solitary thinking and a commitment to independent work. The book is also a perfect illustration of the importance of basic science: when the laser was invented, no one expected it would have such dramatic applications." --Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Professor of Atomic and Molecular Physics at the College de France in Paris and winner of the 1997 Nobel Prize in Physics "In this book one of the greatest scientists of the twentieth century tells the story of his life, discoveries, and inventions, which include the maser and the laser. Charles Townes's pioneering research in microwave spectroscopy produced a wealth of new information on molecules and even on the masses of atoms and the structure of their nuclei. These studies also made it possible to discover and understand spectra of molecules in space and near astronomical objects like stars. They helped to provide compelling evidence for a giant black hole at the center of our galaxy. Townes also tells of his involvement in advising the government and of the problems of trying to give unbiased scientific advice in a political atmosphere. In all, a fascinating story of science and the people who discover it. The book is hard to put down." --Arthur Schawlow, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Emeritus Professor at Stanford University "No one thing has changed our lives more--and promises to continue to do so--than the laser. Its applications, already too numerous to list, include CD read-outs, grocery store check-outs, medical imaging, and myriad industrial and military uses. The story of how the laser came about--the background, the physics, the sociology, and the personalities involved--are all told in this well-written and delightful book by one of the most important scientists of the century." --Andrew Sessler, Senior Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and past President of the American Physical Society "Charles Townes has written a superb and exciting book. Over and above the wonderful story of the laser is a fascinating and honest autobiography of a true scientist who has made profound contributions to science, technology, and, as an advisor, to industry and government." --Marvin L. Goldberger, Dean, UCSD Natural Sciences, and President Emeritus of the California Institute of Technology "The 1964 Nobel Prized in Physics was awarded to Townes with Nikolai Basov and Alexander Prokhorov for 'fundame, "'In the early days of the laser, people kidded me that it was a solution looking for a problem,' remarked Charles H. Townes, member of the faculty of the University of California at Berkeley. In 1964, Townes shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with Soviet scientists Alexander Prokhorov andNicolai Basov for fundamental work in quantum electronics, which led to the construction of oscillators and amplifiers based on the maser-laser principle. . . . In Townes's view, the unexpected richness of the laser's history in science and engineering points up a vital lesson: 'As a society, wemust be sure we don't focus all efforts just on things we are sure will pay off economically. We need to devote some resources to exploring things that may revolutionize our understanding. We must continually emphasize that, and take the risk. . . .'"--IEEE Spectrum, "In this delightful book, Nobel Laureate Charles Townes provides a highly personal look at some of the leading events in twentieth century physics. Townes was the co-inventor of the maser, the forerunner of the laser, and a pioneer of the study of gas clouds in inter-stellar space wherenatural masers and lasers were discovered. These memoirs trace his career from the beginnings on the family farm in South Carolina to his Nobel prize and beyond. There is fascinating material on Townes' interaction with other scientists and scientific managers and also about his long associationwith Bell Laboratories. We also learn about the trials and tribulations about getting a patent and the subsequent litigation that seems almost inevitable when large sums of money are at stake. This is a fascinating book and so well written that this reviewer read it from cover to cover in only twosittings."--Annals of Nuclear Energy, "Filled with personal anecdotes that provide insight into an immenselyoriginal thinker and scientist of enormous energy and prolificoutput....[Includes] a fascinating account of the patent disputes surroundingthe maser and laser....[Provides] an inspiring case history of how anoutstanding physicist got started and went on to do great science."--Steven Chu,cowinner of the 1997 Nobel Prize for Physics, in Physics Today, "In this book one of the greatest scientists of the twentieth centurytells the story of his life, discoveries, and inventions, which include themaser and the laser. Charles Townes's pioneering research in microwavespectroscopy produced a wealth of new information on molecules and even on themasses of atoms and the structure of their nuclei. These studies also made itpossible to discover and understand spectra of molecules in space and nearastronomical objects like stars. They helped to provide compelling evidence fora giant black hole at the center of our galaxy. Townes also tells of hisinvolvement in advising the government and of the problems of trying to giveunbiased scientific advice in a political atmosphere. In all, a fascinatingstory of science and the people who discover it. The book is hard to put down."--Arthur Schawlow, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Emeritus Professor at StanfordUniversity, "Charles Townes has written a superb and exciting book. Over and above thewonderful story of the laser is a fascinating and honest autobiography of a truescientist who has made profound contributions to science, technology, and, as anadvisor, to industry and government." --Marvin L. Goldberger, Dean, UCSD NaturalSciences, and President Emeritus of the California Institute ofTechnology, "The 1964 Nobel Prized in Physics was awarded to Townes with Nikolai Basov and Alexander Prokhorov for 'fundamental work in quantum electronics which led to the production of oscillators and amplifiers according to the maser-laser principle.' The first maser was made to work by Townes in 1954,using ammonia to produce coherent microwave radiation. This led various groups to consider how to produce an oscillator operating in the visible part of the spectrum, as was ultimately achieved in 1960; the progenitor of the now ubiquitous laser. . . . This autobiography teaches one man's lessonfrom the life of science: 'Throughout my career I have had to convince others, including sponsors, to let me keep following my own instincts and interests. Very often, this pays off.' And, 'A good scientist ... must rely mainly and often stubbornly on his own judgment.'"--American Scientist, "In this exciting book, Charles Townes recounts how masers and lasersfirst appeared in his life and how they accompanied him throughout hisscientific career. The book reveals the life of an outstanding scientist deeplyengaged in his research, and shows how a scientific career can be shaped byencounters, discussions, and interactions with colleagues, and by periods ofsolitary thinking and a commitment to independent work. The book is also aperfect illustration of the importance of basic science: when the laser wasinvented, no one expected it would have such dramatic applications." --ClaudeCohen-Tannoudji, Professor of Atomic and Molecular Physics at the College deFrance in Paris and winner of the 1997 Nobel Prize in Physics, "Nobel prize winning physicist Charles Townes invites the reader to enjoy a delightful peek into the mind of a scientific inventor. In How the Laser Happened(1999) Townes describes his career and accomplishments and other imaginative endeavors. This personal and readable autobiographyhumanizes science and provides an inspiring portrait of a career in scientific exploration and invention."--Science and Theology News, "In this exciting book, Charles Townes recounts how masers and lasers first appeared in his life and how they accompanied him throughout his scientific career. The book reveals the life of an outstanding scientist deeply engaged in his research, and shows how a scientific career can be shapedby encounters, discussions, and interactions with colleagues, and by periods of solitary thinking and a commitment to independent work. The book is also a perfect illustration of the importance of basic science: when the laser was invented, no one expected it would have such dramatic applications."--Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Professor of Atomic and Molecular Physics at the College de France in Paris and winner of the 1997 Nobel Prize in Physics, "Charles Townes has written a superb and exciting book. Over and above the wonderful story of the laser is a fascinating and honest autobiography of a true scientist who has made profound contributions to science, technology, and, as an advisor, to industry and government." --Marvin L.Goldberger, Dean, UCSD Natural Sciences, and President Emeritus of the California Institute of Technology, "In this delightful book, Nobel Laureate Charles Townes provides a highlypersonal look at some of the leading events in twentieth century physics. Towneswas the co-inventor of the maser, the forerunner of the laser, and a pioneer ofthe study of gas clouds in inter-stellar space where natural masers and laserswere discovered. These memoirs trace his career from the beginnings on thefamily farm in South Carolina to his Nobel prize and beyond. There isfascinating material on Townes' interaction with other scientists and scientificmanagers and also about his long association with Bell Laboratories. We alsolearn about the trials and tribulations about getting a patent and thesubsequent litigation that seems almost inevitable when large sums of money areat stake. This is a fascinating book and so well written that this reviewer readit from cover to cover in only two sittings."--Annals of Nuclear Energy, "Filled with personal anecdotes that provide insight into an immensely original thinker and scientist of enormous energy and prolific output....[Includes] a fascinating account of the patent disputes surrounding the maser and laser....[Provides] an inspiring case history of how an outstanding physicist got started and went on to do great science."--Steven Chu, cowinner of the 1997 Nobel Prize for Physics, in Physics Today "Nobel prize winning physicist Charles Townes invites the reader to enjoy a delightful peek into the mind of a scientific inventor. In How the Laser Happened(1999) Townes describes his career and accomplishments and other imaginative endeavors. This personal and readable autobiography humanizes science and provides an inspiring portrait of a career in scientific exploration and invention."--Science & Theology News "An engaging human story, intertwined with a first-hand account of some of the twentieth century's most significant inventions and discoveries. Fine reading for anyone interested in science, scientists, or the roles they play in our fast-changing world." --Arno Penzias, Nobel Laureate in Physics and former Chief Scientist of Bell Labs "In this exciting book, Charles Townes recounts how masers and lasers first appeared in his life and how they accompanied him throughout his scientific career. The book reveals the life of an outstanding scientist deeply engaged in his research, and shows how a scientific career can be shaped by encounters, discussions, and interactions with colleagues, and by periods of solitary thinking and a commitment to independent work. The book is also a perfect illustration of the importance of basic science: when the laser was invented, no one expected it would have such dramatic applications." --Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Professor of Atomic and Molecular Physics at the College de France in Paris and winner of the 1997 Nobel Prize in Physics "In this book one of the greatest scientists of the twentieth century tells the story of his life, discoveries, and inventions, which include the maser and the laser. Charles Townes's pioneering research in microwave spectroscopy produced a wealth of new information on molecules and even on the masses of atoms and the structure of their nuclei. These studies also made it possible to discover and understand spectra of molecules in space and near astronomical objects like stars. They helped to provide compelling evidence for a giant black hole at the center of our galaxy. Townes also tells of his involvement in advising the government and of the problems of trying to give unbiased scientific advice in a political atmosphere. In all, a fascinating story of science and the people who discover it. The book is hard to put down." --Arthur Schawlow, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Emeritus Professor at Stanford University "No one thing has changed our lives more--and promises to continue to do so--than the laser. Its applications, already too numerous to list, include CD read-outs, grocery store check-outs, medical imaging, and myriad industrial and military uses. The story of how the laser came about--the background, the physics, the sociology, and the personalities involved--are all told in this well-written and delightful book by one of the most important scientists of the century." --Andrew Sessler, Senior Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and past President of the American Physical Society "Charles Townes has written a superb and exciting book. Over and above the wonderful story of the laser is a fascinating and honest autobiography of a true scientist who has made profound contributions to science, technology, and, as an advisor, to industry and government." --Marvin L. Goldberger, Dean, UCSD Natural Sciences, and President Emeritus of the California Institute of Technology "The 1964 Nobel Prized in Physics was awarded to Townes with Nikolai Basov and Alexander Prokhorov for, "An engaging human story, intertwined with a first-hand account of some ofthe twentieth century's most significant inventions and discoveries. Finereading for anyone interested in science, scientists, or the roles they play inour fast-changing world." --Arno Penzias, Nobel Laureate in Physics and formerChief Scientist of Bell Labs, "The 1964 Nobel Prized in Physics was awarded to Townes with Nikolai Basovand Alexander Prokhorov for 'fundamental work in quantum electronics which ledto the production of oscillators and amplifiers according to the maser-laserprinciple.' The first maser was made to work by Townes in 1954, using ammonia toproduce coherent microwave radiation. This led various groups to consider how toproduce an oscillator operating in the visible part of the spectrum, as wasultimately achieved in 1960; the progenitor of the now ubiquitous laser. . . .This autobiography teaches one man's lesson from the life of science:'Throughout my career I have had to convince others, including sponsors, to letme keep following my own instincts and interests. Very often, this pays off.'And, 'A good scientist ... must rely mainly and often stubbornly on his ownjudgment.'"--American Scientist, "An engaging human story, intertwined with a first-hand account of some of the twentieth century's most significant inventions and discoveries. Fine reading for anyone interested in science, scientists, or the roles they play in our fast-changing world." --Arno Penzias, Nobel Laureate inPhysics and former Chief Scientist of Bell Labs, No one thing has changed our lives more--and promises to continue to doso--than the laser. Its applications, already too numerous to list, include CDread-outs, grocery store check-outs, medical imaging, and myriad industrial andmilitary uses. The story of how the laser came about--the background, thephysics, the sociology, and the personalities involved--are all told in thiswell-written and delightful book by one of the most important scientists of thecentury." --Andrew Sessler, Senior Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratoryand past President of the American Physical Society, "In this book one of the greatest scientists of the twentieth century tells the story of his life, discoveries, and inventions, which include the maser and the laser. Charles Townes's pioneering research in microwave spectroscopy produced a wealth of new information on molecules and even onthe masses of atoms and the structure of their nuclei. These studies also made it possible to discover and understand spectra of molecules in space and near astronomical objects like stars. They helped to provide compelling evidence for a giant black hole at the center of our galaxy. Townes alsotells of his involvement in advising the government and of the problems of trying to give unbiased scientific advice in a political atmosphere. In all, a fascinating story of science and the people who discover it. The book is hard to put down." --Arthur Schawlow, Nobel Laureate in Physics andEmeritus Professor at Stanford University, "No one thing has changed our lives more--and promises to continue to doso--than the laser. Its applications, already too numerous to list, include CDread-outs, grocery store check-outs, medical imaging, and myriad industrial andmilitary uses. The story of how the laser came about--the background, thephysics, the sociology, and the personalities involved--are all told in thiswell-written and delightful book by one of the most important scientists of thecentury." --Andrew Sessler, Senior Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratoryand past President of the American Physical Society, ... marvellous ... demonstrates how curiosity-driven research can have unexpected and extraordinary practical ramifications ... not only about the evolution of the laser but also serves as a brief autobiography of Charles Townes ... Although brief this book is fascinating reading. If a friend or a politician should ask you, Why does one do science and what is the benefit to society? I recommend that you give him or her a copy of How the Laser Happened., "Filled with personal anecdotes that provide insight into an immensely original thinker and scientist of enormous energy and prolific output....[Includes] a fascinating account of the patent disputes surrounding the maser and laser....[Provides] an inspiring case history of how an outstandingphysicist got started and went on to do great science."--Steven Chu, cowinner of the 1997 Nobel Prize for Physics, in Physics Today, "In this book one of the greatest scientists of the twentieth centurytells the story of his life, discoveries, and inventions, which include themaser and the laser. Charles Townes's pioneering research in microwavespectroscopy produced a wealth of new information on molecules and even on themasses of atoms and the structure of their nuclei. These studies also made itpossible to discover and understand spectra of molecules in space and nearastronomical objects like stars. They helped to provide compelling evidence fora giant black hole at the center of our galaxy. Townes also tells of hisinvolvement in advising the government and of the problems of trying to giveunbiased scientific advice in a political atmosphere. In all, a fascinatingstory of science and the people who discover it. The book is hard to put down."--Arthur Schawlow, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Emeritus Professor at StanfordUniveristy, "Charles Townes has written a superb and exciting book. Over and above the wonderful story of the laser is a fascinating and honest autobiography of a true scientist who has made profound contributions to science, technology, and, as an advisor, to industry and government." --Marvin L. Goldberger, Dean, UCSD Natural Sciences, and President Emeritus of the California Institute of Technology, "'In the early days of the laser, people kidded me that it was a solutionlooking for a problem,' remarked Charles H. Townes, member of the faculty of theUniversity of California at Berkeley. In 1964, Townes shared the Nobel Prize inPhysics with Soviet scientists Alexander Prokhorov and Nicolai Basov forfundamental work in quantum electronics, which led to the construction ofoscillators and amplifiers based on the maser-laser principle. . . . In Townes'sview, the unexpected richness of the laser's history in science and engineeringpoints up a vital lesson: 'As a society, we must be sure we don't focus allefforts just on things we are sure will pay off economically. We need to devotesome resources to exploring things that may revolutionize our understanding. Wemust continually emphasize that, and take the risk. . . .'"--IEEESpectrum
Table of Content
1. The Light That Shines Straight2. Physics, Furman, Molecules, and Me3. Bell Labs and Radar, a (Fortunate) Detour from Physics4. Columbia to Franklin Park and Beyond5. Maser Excitement--And Time for Reflection6. From Maser to Laser7. The Patent Game8. On Moon Dust, and Other Science Advice9. The Rains of Orion10. Glances Both Backward and ForwardIndex
Copyright Date
1999
Topic
Lasers & Photonics, Military / Strategy, Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy, Optics, Physics / General
Lccn
98-022216
Dewey Decimal
621.36/6/09
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Science, History, Political Science

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