On this day in 1960, Theodore Maiman demonstrated the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories, capable of producing short pulses.

1960年的这一天，西奥多·梅曼（Theodore Maiman）在休斯研究实验室演示了第一台可制造短脉冲的功能性的激光器。

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Emma Hughes is a research associate in the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies.

艾玛·休斯为加的夫新闻、传媒与文化研究学院副研究员。

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Einstein predicted the stimulated emission part in 1917, and 50 years ago on May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman demonstrated the first working laser at Hughes Research Labs.

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