In 1960, a physicist fired a ruby crystal and created the first working laser

According to the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Maiman’s apparatus produced more coherent light ...
Forbes

Is Ruby A Dying Language?

The rumors about the demise of Ruby have been circulating the developer world for years and articles prophesying the “death” of Ruby appear with amazing regularity. Yet, the language and its main ...

In 1960, a physicist’s ruby experiment produced the first laser beam

In 1960, Theodore H. Maiman's experiment at Hughes Research Laboratories produced the first laser beam using a ruby crystal ...
HELLO! Magazine

11 best ruby engagement rings - and why they hold a special meaning

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Read our full commerce guidelines here. Ruby, ruby, ruby! Symbolising passion, love and courage, there's no better gemstone to ...