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What was the active medium used in the first working laser ever constructed?

A. A diamond block

B. Helium-neon gas

C. A ruby rod

D. Carbon dioxide gas

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Theodore Maiman built the first working laser using a ruby rod while working at Hughes Research Laboratories in Malibu, California. It lased for the first time on May 16, 1960.

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