The US military can equip laser weapons in 2023

If laser weapons are deployed as scheduled in 2023, the strength of the US military will increase dramatically.

According to IFL Science, the laser was invented in 1960, based on the emission of light photons at the same wavelength of the source atoms. In contrast to visible light, which consists of light at multiple wavelengths, the laser emits a bound photon, which helps the laser not diverge at a distance. This allows laser beams to focus large energies on a small area, resulting in the ability to destroy matter by heating.

However, the energy needed to create powerful lasers, enough to destroy military targets, was so great that scientists thought it was unlikely that laser weapons could be developed. In fact, in the mid-1990s, the US Air Force tried to create laser weapons using energy from chemical reactions, but the amount of chemicals needed to produce lasers was so high that only Transfer by large aircraft like the Boeing 747.

In future laser guns can be equipped for warriors. (Photo: All latest news).

Recently, with the development of science and technology, the application of fiber optic coils to reduce the power amplifier of the laser generated, helping lasers produce great energy but still meet the requirements of compact and easy. transport.

"The US Air Force is using laser equipment on fighters to deal with thermal missiles ," said Dr. David Walker, deputy assistant to the US Air Force. "If we create more energy and better heat control without increasing the size of the laser, we can use it as a weapon on a fighter plane, We can move from defense to attack. "

Last summer, the US military began experimenting with a high-powered laser gun mounted on armored vehicles for clearance. The US Navy also has a USS Ponce laser cannon in 2014, capable of shooting down reconnaissance aircraft and destroying small ships.

According to Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Mary Miller, these laser weapons could be deployed in the next seven years. Laser weapons testing is being conducted with great care by the US military and laser equipment is not allowed until all necessary research is completed.