Word: laser
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...discs of one cannot be played on the other's machine. Just as the 33%-r.p.m. audio record won out over the 45-r.p.m., ultimately one company will dominate the market. While RCA essentially uses a phonograph-like needle to "read" its discs, Magnavox uses an optical laser. Magnavox machines offer more features, such as stereo sound, freeze frame, slow motion and reverse viewing. Partly because of its advanced technology, Magnavox's players are likely to be more expensive: they list for $775, vs. RCA's expected $500 or less...
...your article portrays Los Alamos [Dec. 10]. As Governor of the great state of New Mexico, I am proud of the citizens we have, including the people who are employed at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratories. Los Alamos scientists have been instrumental in the development of medical, nuclear, solar, laser and computer applications that have played a key role in our nation's technical achievements. The author's analysis of Los Alamos ignores the positive aspects of many fine individuals who make up this outstanding community...