Weapons and Communications Receive Laser-Level Upgrade

摘要

A group led by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory's (ARLs) Computational and Information Sciences Directorates Intelligence Optics Team has created and delivered the first-known working adaptive phase coherent fiber laser array system. The technology will enhance directed-energy weapons and laser communications systems on the battlefield. Architecture in the system will enable more efficient, lethal, mobile and deployable laser weapons systems so soldiers can use the technology in ground and aerial platforms. The output beam of the array also has application as a countermeasure system to destroy incoming missiles and adversary reconnaissance.