وأقنع جولد صاحب العمل الجديد بتدعيم بحثه؛ فحصلا على التمويل من وكالة مشاريع البحوث المتطورة الدفاعية (Advanced Research Projects Agency)، بمساعدة تشارلز تاونز.
He convinced his new employer to support his research, and they obtained funding for the project from the Advanced Research Projects Agency, ironically with support from Charles Townes.