Gamma-Ray Lasers (GRASERS). A Status Report.

Abstract

The concept of the graser (or gamma-ray laser) is discussed, and recent Russian and American proposals are surveyed. The difficulties in building a gamma-ray laser are outlined; and specific recommendations are made for delimiting the extent of NRL involvement in graser research in the near future.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA002955

Entities

People

  • Leslie Cohen

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Gamma Ray Lasers
  • Gamma Rays
  • Lasers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Solar Physics
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy