Applications of Gamma-Ray Lasers.

Abstract

As a result of the IST/IDA Gamma-Ray Laser Workshop held in May 1985, a general picture of the gamma-ray laser has emerged. The characteristics of the radiation from this source are contrasted with those from other coherent sources; these include energy, bandwidth, intensity, and coherence length. Potential nonmilitary applications are listed; and two classes of military applications are suggested. Those characteristics which drive a specific application are spelled out.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA164889

Entities

People

  • Bohdan Balko
  • Francis X. Hartmann
  • Leslie Cohen

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Coherent Radiation
  • Contracts
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Gamma Ray Lasers
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Laser Applications
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Military Applications
  • Particle Beams
  • Radiation
  • X Ray Lasers
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Solar Physics

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy