Theodore Maiman

January 9, 2024
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Quick Facts

Theodore Maiman
Full Name Theodore Maiman
Occupation Inventor
Date Of Birth Jul 11, 1927(1927-07-11)
Age 97
Date Of Death May 5, 2007, Vancouver, Canada
Birthplace Los Angeles
Country United States
Birth City California
Horoscope Cancer

Theodore Maiman Biography

Name Theodore Maiman
Birthday Jul 11
Birth Year 1927
Place Of Birth Los Angeles
Home Town California
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Cancer
Parents Abraham Maiman, Rose Abramson

Theodore Maiman is one of the most popular and richest Inventor who was born on July 11, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Inventor of the first functional laser which launched an entire new industry and earned the Nobel Prize nomination twice. He wrote about his experiences developing the world’s first laser in his book, The Laser Odyssey.

Gordon Gould was another key figure in the invention of the laser, although he wasn’t recognized for his contributions at first.

He grew up in Los Angeles, California.

Theodore Maiman Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Inventor
House Living in own house.

Theodore Maiman is one of the richest Inventor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Theodore Maiman 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He did his graduate work in electrical engineer at Stanford University, working with microwaves and helium atoms.

Inspired by a paper on the construction of a theoretical laser, he developed one for the Hughes Aircraft Company in 1960.

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Who is Theodore Maiman Dating?

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Theodore Ranked on the list of most popular Inventor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Theodore Maiman celebrates birthday on July 11 of every year.

How did Theodore Maiman invent the laser?

By flashing white light into a cylinder of ruby, Maiman energized the electrons in the chromium. The energized green and blue wavelengths were absorbed and then amplified the red wavelengths until the light pulse of the ruby was amplified to high power, resulting in a laser.

What did Theodore Maiman invent?

Inventions

When did Theodore Maiman invent the laser?

Theodore Maiman
Thesis| Microwave-optical investigation of the 3³P fine structure in helium ( 1955 )
Doctoral advisor| Willis Lamb

Where is Theodore Maiman from?

Los Angeles, CA

Who first invented laser?

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