Free Space Laser Communications: A Historical Perspective
INTRODUCTION The potential for efficient high-data-rate communications using the laser has been recognized since its initial development more than…
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INTRODUCTION The potential for efficient high-data-rate communications using the laser has been recognized since its initial development more than…
INTRODUCTION Researchers from across the U.S. DoD seek to use the unique properties of ultrashort pulse lasers (USPLs) for directed…
INTRODUCTION High-power microwave (HPM), radio frequency (RF), directed energy weapons (DEWs) provide the Warfighter with several advantages over conventional kinetic…
INTRODUCTION For many years, antiship missiles have represented an ongoing threat to U.S. military operators, as well as a challenge…
INTRODUCTION Directed energy weapons (DEW)— which include high-energy lasers (HELs), high-power radio-frequency (RF)/ microwaves (HPMs), and particle beam weapons—pose a…
INTRODUCTION Methods of wireless delivery of electric power have been discussed for over a century. Only in the last decade have…
INTRODUCTION Energy is a fundamental enabler of military capability. However, world population growth, increase in developed populations requiring greater demand…
In his fifth article of the series on how the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) is supporting the Army’s six modernization…