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Laser: The Inventor, the Noble Laureate, and the Thirty-Year Patent War
An account of the man who successfully proved that he had invented the laser recalls Gordon Gould's thirty-year battle with the U.S. Patent Office to claim this important legacy, in an inside look at the American patent process. Reprint.
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A compelling story of invention, perseverance, and patent battles.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in technological history and the personal stories behind major innovations, this book offers a fascinating deep dive into how one man's tenacity changed the world of science. Gordon Gould's multi-decade struggle for recognition makes it a captivating read about how persistence can overcome bureaucratic hurdles.
