Title :
Military: Laser weapons: A variety of targets might be neutralized by laser beams, but only if weapons employing them can be utilized with great finesse
Author_Institution :
Carnegie-Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Discusses laser beam weapons and what they might be used for. Physical properties are also discussed. Looks at indirect mechanical damage, direct thermal damage, ionisation damage, and thermomechanical damage.
Keywords :
laser beam applications; military equipment; weapons; direct thermal damage; indirect mechanical damage; ionisation damage; laser beam weapons; military equipment; thermomechanical damage; Chemical lasers; Free electron lasers; Laser beams; Laser theory; Pump lasers; Weapons;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1982.6366827
