Charles Hard Townes (right) with Kenneth M. Ford receiving the 2006 Vannevar Bush Award "For his notable scientific discoveries and research in the fields of quantum electronics and astrophysics, and distinguished public service influencing Federal policies on science and technology issues."
NSF
2006
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