Laser weapons fall under the category of "directed energy weapons," which means weapons that literally "shoot" energy. This category includes acoustic weapons and electromagnetic weapons, but in this video, we will focus on the latter type, which includes laser weapons. LASER, an acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation," is a form of highly concentrated light with a well-defined frequency. In these weapons, energy passes through a system of mirrors and lenses to reach the target and can deactivate a truck's engine, burn a rubber boat, or shoot down a drone, as reported by one of the major manufacturers' websites. In this video, we explain the technology of laser weapons, understand why they will transform future conflicts, and see which states possess them.
Credit for laser weapons:
US Department of Defense
NASA
ESO/ESA
ZDF
NATO
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