The US Tests The New Generation Laser Weapon On Its Fighter Jet.
LASER - Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
As is known, a laser is an optical quantum generator that converts pump energy into the energy of a coherent, monochromatic, polarized and narrowly directed radiation flux.
In simple terms, protons excited by an electric current emit energy in the form of light. This light is collected in a beam. Thus, laser beams are generated. The laser beam hits the target surface and heats the material in a spot. Due to the release of heat, the material in the contact area is destroyed or completely evaporates.
Various designs of lasers make it possible to obtain, at the output, radiation of different wavelengths - from soft X-rays to infrared radiation. With regard to military applications, this means the ability to choose a laser with a radiation wavelength that is minimally absorbed by the atmosphere.
An important element of the laser is the beam focusing system: the smaller the spot area on the target, the higher the specific power that can damage the object. When shooting at long range, the guidance system must compensate for atmospheric distortion. For this, several lasers for various purposes can be used in the guidance system, which help the main laser to hit the target accurately. That is, low-power light beams are collected into a single beam.
What lasers have received priority development in the field of weapons?


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