Argon Gas Laser System The argon laser was invented in 1964 by William Bridges at Hughes Aircraft and is one of a family of ion lasers that use a noble gas as the active medium. This laser is used in many applications. http://www.rli.com/resources/argon.asp
Schawlow and Townes Invent the Laser Bell labs tells the history of the invention and evolution of the LASER at Bell Labs: 1958 - 1998. http://www.bell-labs.com/about/history/laser/
The Laser Adventure [Windows-based computer preferred for best viewing experience.] In English and Hebrew. A course on "Lasers and their Applications" developed by Rami Arieli for grades 11-12 and college level. http://stwww.weizmann.ac.il/lasers/