Megawatt-class free-electron laser concept for shipboard self-defense

Alan M. M. Todd; William B. Colson; George R. Neil

doi:10.1117/12.274380

15 May 1997 Megawatt-class free-electron laser concept for shipboard self-defense

Alan M. M. Todd, William B. Colson, George R. Neil

Proceedings Volume 2988, Free-Electron Laser Challenges; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274380
Event: Photonics West '97, 1997, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

An efficient MW-class free electron laser (FEL) directed energy weapon (DEW) system holds promise for satisfying shipboard self-defense (SSD) requirements on future generations of Navy vessels because of the potential for high- power operation and the accessibility to all IR wavelengths. In order to meet shipboard packaging and prime power constraints, the power efficiency and high real-estate gradient achievable in a FEL driven by a superconducting rf accelerator is attractive. Configuration options and the key development issues for such a system are described.

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Alan M. M. Todd, William B. Colson, and George R. Neil "Megawatt-class free-electron laser concept for shipboard self-defense", Proc. SPIE 2988, Free-Electron Laser Challenges, (15 May 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274380

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