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LASER WEAPON SYSTEMS HANDBOOK takes you beyond headlines and science-fiction assumptions to understand how directed-energy weapons actually fit into modern defense.
Rather than functioning as an engineering or weapons-design manual, this accessible reference connects the science, history, military programs, doctrine, strategy, law, and policy surrounding high-energy laser weapons using publicly available information.Inside, you'll discover how to:
- Understand laser and directed-energy physics without requiring an advanced technical background
- Trace laser weapons from early “death ray” speculation and Cold War research to modern fielded systems
- Explore publicly known programs including LaWS, HELIOS, ODIN, Iron Beam, DragonFire, THEL, and other international initiatives
- Understand counter-UAS, counter-rocket, artillery, mortar, and layered air-defense applications
- Examine why power generation, atmospheric conditions, beam control, logistics, and platform integration influence real-world utility
- Follow how the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, NATO, and allied nations approach directed-energy development
- Explore doctrine, command decisions, force integration, and the strategic logic behind cost-per-engagement and magazine depth
- Examine international humanitarian law, arms control, Protocol IV, weapons reviews, ethics, autonomy, and human-control debates
- Evaluate future developments without confusing demonstrated capability with speculation
If you want one comprehensive, non-technical reference connecting laser weapon technology with the history, strategy, doctrine, and policy shaping its military use, get your copy today.
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Laser Weapon Systems Handbook (Paperback)
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. LASER WEAPON SYSTEMS HANDBOOK takes you beyond headlines and science-fiction assumptions to understand how directed-energy weapons actually fit into modern defense.Rather than functioning as an engineering or weapons-design manual, this accessible reference connects the science, history, military programs, doctrine, strategy, law, and policy surrounding high-energy laser weapons using publicly available information.Inside, you'll discover how to: Understand laser and directed-energy physics without requiring an advanced technical backgroundTrace laser weapons from early "death ray" speculation and Cold War research to modern fielded systemsExplore publicly known programs including LaWS, HELIOS, ODIN, Iron Beam, DragonFire, THEL, and other international initiativesUnderstand counter-UAS, counter-rocket, artillery, mortar, and layered air-defense applicationsExamine why power generation, atmospheric conditions, beam control, logistics, and platform integration influence real-world utilityFollow how the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, NATO, and allied nations approach directed-energy developmentExplore doctrine, command decisions, force integration, and the strategic logic behind cost-per-engagement and magazine depthExamine international humanitarian law, arms control, Protocol IV, weapons reviews, ethics, autonomy, and human-control debatesEvaluate future developments without confusing demonstrated capability with speculationThe handbook also includes a directed-energy glossary, program timeline, acronym reference, conceptual black-and-white illustrations, and extensive references for further research.If you want one comprehensive, non-technical reference connecting laser weapon technology with the history, strategy, doctrine, and policy shaping its military use, get your copy today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798170956364
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Laser Weapon Systems Handbook (Paperback)
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. LASER WEAPON SYSTEMS HANDBOOK takes you beyond headlines and science-fiction assumptions to understand how directed-energy weapons actually fit into modern defense.Rather than functioning as an engineering or weapons-design manual, this accessible reference connects the science, history, military programs, doctrine, strategy, law, and policy surrounding high-energy laser weapons using publicly available information.Inside, you'll discover how to: Understand laser and directed-energy physics without requiring an advanced technical backgroundTrace laser weapons from early "death ray" speculation and Cold War research to modern fielded systemsExplore publicly known programs including LaWS, HELIOS, ODIN, Iron Beam, DragonFire, THEL, and other international initiativesUnderstand counter-UAS, counter-rocket, artillery, mortar, and layered air-defense applicationsExamine why power generation, atmospheric conditions, beam control, logistics, and platform integration influence real-world utilityFollow how the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, NATO, and allied nations approach directed-energy developmentExplore doctrine, command decisions, force integration, and the strategic logic behind cost-per-engagement and magazine depthExamine international humanitarian law, arms control, Protocol IV, weapons reviews, ethics, autonomy, and human-control debatesEvaluate future developments without confusing demonstrated capability with speculationThe handbook also includes a directed-energy glossary, program timeline, acronym reference, conceptual black-and-white illustrations, and extensive references for further research.If you want one comprehensive, non-technical reference connecting laser weapon technology with the history, strategy, doctrine, and policy shaping its military use, get your copy today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798170956364
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - LASER WEAPON SYSTEMS HANDBOOK takes you beyond headlines and science-fiction assumptions to understand how directed-energy weapons actually fit into modern defense.Rather than functioning as an engineering or weapons-design manual, this accessible reference connects the science, history, military programs, doctrine, strategy, law, and policy surrounding high-energy laser weapons using publicly available information.Inside, you'll discover how to: - Understand laser and directed-energy physics without requiring an advanced technical background- Trace laser weapons from early 'death ray' speculation and Cold War research to modern fielded systems- Explore publicly known programs including LaWS, HELIOS, ODIN, Iron Beam, DragonFire, THEL, and other international initiatives- Understand counter-UAS, counter-rocket, artillery, mortar, and layered air-defense applications- Examine why power generation, atmospheric conditions, beam control, logistics, and platform integration influence real-world utility- Follow how the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, NATO, and allied nations approach directed-energy development- Explore doctrine, command decisions, force integration, and the strategic logic behind cost-per-engagement and magazine depth- Examine international humanitarian law, arms control, Protocol IV, weapons reviews, ethics, autonomy, and human-control debates- Evaluate future developments without confusing demonstrated capability with speculationThe handbook also includes a directed-energy glossary, program timeline, acronym reference, conceptual black-and-white illustrations, and extensive references for further research.If you want one comprehensive, non-technical reference connecting laser weapon technology with the history, strategy, doctrine, and policy shaping its military use, get your copy today. Seller Inventory # 9798170956364
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