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Towner was known for his role in the invention of the maser and the laser. In December 1953, Towner and two of his students completed the first device which used ammonia molecules to amplify microwave radiation. It was named maser, an acronym for "microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation". In 1958, Townes and Schawlow constructed a similar device using light which is known as laser.

Towner was known for his role in the invention of the maser and the laser. In December 1953, Towner and two of his students completed the first device which used ammonia molecules to amplify microwave radiation. It was named maser, an acronym for "microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation". In 1958, Townes and Schawlow constructed a similar device using light which is known as laser.

Townes is a [[Protestant]] [[Christian]], and is a member of the [[United Church of Christ]]. According to Townes, "science and religion [are] quite parallel, much more similar than most people think and that in the long run, they must converge"<ref>Harvard Gazette, June 16, 2005 [http://www.hno.harvard.edu/gazette/2005/06.16/05-laser.html Laser's inventor predicts meeting of science, religion]</ref>

Townes is a [[Protestant]] [[Christian]], and is a member of the [[United Church of Christ]]. According to Townes, "science and religion [are] quite parallel, much more similar than most people think and that in the long run, they must converge."<ref>Harvard Gazette, June 16, 2005 [http://www.hno.harvard.edu/gazette/2005/06.16/05-laser.html Laser's inventor predicts meeting of science, religion]</ref>

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