Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 50, Issue 8, 80016(2013)
Developments and Trends of High Energy Laser Weapons
Laser weapon is playing a more and more important role in modern warfare. This paper discusses the damage mechanism, development situation and future development trend of laser weapon. Laser weapons can be divided into chemical laser weapon, free-electron laser weapon, solid state laser weapon, etc. according to the laser generation method. The latest status of high-energy laser programs, including technology, subsystem and prototype demonstrations, is assessed in detail. The key technology of laser weapon is also analyzed.
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Zong Siguang, Wu Ronghua, Cao Jing, Wang Huihua. Developments and Trends of High Energy Laser Weapons[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2013, 50(8): 80016
Category: Reviews
Received: Mar. 5, 2013
Accepted: --
Published Online: Aug. 8, 2013
The Author Email: Siguang Zong (zongsiguang@163.com)