Perspectives on the American Physical Society Directed Energy Report.

摘要

The American Physical Society (APS) report on the Science and Technology of Directed Energy Weapons has prompted considerable public comment. In order to provide a brief summary of the report contents and the general conclusions which it has generated, as well as to indicate the range of positive and negative criticism which has resulted, the material contained herein has been assembled. Preceding a number of short extractions from various sources is a one-page description of positions which have been taken on different aspects of the report, including some SDIO perspectives. A listing of the selected material is also provided. This office fully supports informed, vigorous debate on the utility of, as well as the status and development time-table for, directed energy weapons. It is hoped that the attached information can be used as a starting point for further discussions, both classified and unclassified.