The use of lasers for directed energy is a broad and diverse space. Directed energy applications range from lower-powered, man-portable lasers used to eliminate airborne drones as well as man-portable platforms to extremely high-powered lasers in high-altitude platforms for the destruction of boost phase intercontinental ballistic missiles.
In this whitepaper we will discuss:
- Three leading directed energy technologies
- Power requirements of directed energy solutions
- How to optimize for size and weight requirements for laser systems
