A Study of the Application of Laser Techniques to Weapon Systems

Abstract

This report presents the results of a detailed study conducted by the Advanced Systems Laboratory on weapon system concepts incorporating Laser Techniques. The study consists of two parts. The first considers Laser kill mechanisms, and the second investigates guidance and control approaches. Conclusions drawn from the study are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 19, 1963
Accession Number
AD0526536

Entities

People

  • Donald R. Peterson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electron Tubes
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Klystrons
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Weapons
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Masers
  • Munitions
  • Optics
  • Piezoelectric Crystals
  • Power Supplies
  • Ruby Lasers
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy