Laser & Infrared, Volume. 54, Issue 2, 163(2024)

Analysis of foreign laser weapon development based on patent tracking

LIN Yun-zeng, XU Xiao-yan, and WANG Yong-fang
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  • China Aerospace Academy of Systems Science and Engineering, Beijing 100037, China
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    Received: May. 28, 2023

    Accepted: Jun. 4, 2025

    Published Online: Jun. 4, 2025

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    DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1001-5078.2024.02.001

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