"That attitude does not exist so much today, but in those days there was a very sharp distinction between basic physics and applied physics. Columbia did not deal with applied physics."

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Gordon Gould

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Gordon Gould was an American physicist known for inventing the laser and advocating for its widespread use, shaping modern technology.

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