I need a brief history of lasers. Be sure to mention who discovered them and their common uses.
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I need a brief history of lasers. Be sure to mention who discovered them and their common uses.
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In 1917 Einstein planted the seed that lead to the growth of laser technology with his concept of stimulated emission. The first laser was not created until 1960 though, at Hughes Research Lab. Since then, through the efforts of numerous top minds in optics and photonics, lasers have become the subject of over 55,000 patents. In modern society, lasers are everywhere. Lasers scan your groceries at the checkout, lasers are used in surgeries in place of traditional scalpels, and fiber optic lasers even brought the internet you are using to read this information now. 
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I need a brief history of lasers. Be sure to mention who discovered them and their common uses.</s>
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In 1917 Einstein planted the seed that lead to the growth of laser technology with his concept of stimulated emission. The first laser was not created until 1960 though, at Hughes Research Lab. Since then, through the efforts of numerous top minds in optics and photonics, lasers have become the subject of over 55,000 patents. In modern society, lasers are everywhere. Lasers scan your groceries at the checkout, lasers are used in surgeries in place of traditional scalpels, and fiber optic lasers even brought the internet you are using to read this information now. </s>
