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Charles Townes was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1964. He was one of the first academic scientists to accept a full-time position advising the executive branch of the government during the Cold War, and was a founding member of the Jasons, an influential group of scientists providing independent advice to the government. He also served on the Board of General MotorsTownes, Charles H. is the author of 'How the Laser Happened Adventures of a Scientist' with ISBN 9780195153767 and ISBN 0195153766.
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