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If anyone is interested (and can take time off from the WL Arctic drama), there is a free webcast on 7/27 regarding high powered lasers in defense applications. Yes, you have to register; but it's free and completely legit (hosted by Laser Focus World). The presenter is the editor of Laser Focus World, so it's likely to be interesting. Some of the great minds in LPF could probably teach the government a thing or two about defense:gun: Here is the link. Bill
Solid State Lasers for Defense Applications
Here is some text from the general description of the webcast:
Northrop Grumman’s demonstration that a solid-state laser could sustain continuous output of 100 kW for five minutes in early 2009 showed that solid-state lasers are serious contenders for use in tactical laser weapons. DARPA and all three armed services are seriously investigating the prospects for fielding solid-state lasers. Fiber lasers with powers from 1 to 50 kW have already been tested in the field, for applications from detonating land mines and unexploded ordnance to short-range rocket defense. Diode-pumped solid-state lasers hold the 100-kW power record. In this live web event contributing editor Jeff Hecht describes the leading approaches to high-power solid-state lasers, including fiber lasers, thin disks, and slabs, their potential military applications, and the challenges faced in developing these lasers to meet field application requirements.
Solid State Lasers for Defense Applications
Here is some text from the general description of the webcast:
Northrop Grumman’s demonstration that a solid-state laser could sustain continuous output of 100 kW for five minutes in early 2009 showed that solid-state lasers are serious contenders for use in tactical laser weapons. DARPA and all three armed services are seriously investigating the prospects for fielding solid-state lasers. Fiber lasers with powers from 1 to 50 kW have already been tested in the field, for applications from detonating land mines and unexploded ordnance to short-range rocket defense. Diode-pumped solid-state lasers hold the 100-kW power record. In this live web event contributing editor Jeff Hecht describes the leading approaches to high-power solid-state lasers, including fiber lasers, thin disks, and slabs, their potential military applications, and the challenges faced in developing these lasers to meet field application requirements.
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