 On July 7, 1960, American physicist Theodore H. Maiman created and built the first laser.The core of his laser consisted of a man-made ruby as the active medium, a material that had been judged unsuitable by other scientists who rejected crystal cores in favor of various gases.1957 Confocal microscopy

1957 Sugar packet

1957 Air-bubble packing

Better known by the brand name of Bubble Wrap, air-bubble packing is a pliable transparent plastic material commonly used for the cushioning of fragile, breakable items in order to absorb or minimize shock and vibration.