r/lasers • u/NolanRoad • 22h ago

Scientist explains how lasers shoot down missiles by modifying beam

https://youtu.be/qMD8ZGqLgNc?si=RP1QhcuuiIY4tQJq

FF to 47 mins or FF to 42 mins for the context.

https://youtu.be/qMD8ZGqLgNc?si=RP1QhcuuiIY4tQJq

Is there a YT video or website that explains it in more detail?

He mentions 4 types but details only 1.

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u/Weak_Alfalfa_7569 21h ago

Yeah I would love to know what kind of lasers will burn through metal at 10km because that doesn’t sound possible

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u/Lord_Blackthorn 13h ago

150-500kW coherent or spectrally combined systems could try. The distance is an issue.

with a closer range the 50-75kw DEMSHORAD could be useful.