Science · Technology · 1921–1999
Arthur Leonard Schawlow — Age & Birthday
Born: 5 May 1921 · Died: 28 April 1999 · Age at death: 77
How old was Arthur Leonard Schawlow when he died?
Arthur Leonard Schawlow died aged 77. He was born on 5 May 1921 and died on 28 April 1999.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist who co-invented the laser
Did you know?He was known for his love of jazz music and used a laser to pop balloons during public science demonstrations.
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.
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- Age at death
- 77
- Would be
- 105
- Years since death
- 27
- Born
- May 5, 1921 · Mount Vernon, United States
- Died
- April 28, 1999
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Science, Technology
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