The HELIOS weapon test is part of a broader U.S. Navy family of laser weapons being developed by three different divisions in an aim to mature the technology related to maritime applications of laser ...

Abstract: Theoretical and experimental studies of thermal self-defocusing and self-focusing CW laser beams in liquids and solids are given. An analytical theory of thermal self-actions, including ...

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While the exact date and location of the test were not disclosed, this successful deployment represents a significant advancement in U.S. naval defense technology. How does this compare to the UK’s ...

Most theoretical studies on "beam riders" for interstellar travel have focused on laser beams, which are composed of particles of light called photons. Notable examples include laser-powered ...

The electrons in the beam interact with the electrons bound to the metal atoms to create X-rays," he said. "At NIF, we use the high-power laser beam instead of an electron beam to make the X-rays ...

The US Navy has successfully tested its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system on one of its warships. The test, which took place in 2024, is a major ...

However, the Navy has not confirmed whether a HELIOS test was conducted specifically in the Indo-Pacific theater. HELIOS, developed by Lockheed Martin, is a high-energy laser system designed to ...

In this undated photo provided by the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, the destroyer USS Preble fires a laser beam against an unmanned aerial vehicle target at an undisclosed location.

Most laser cleaning setups use scanning optics. These move the beam at multiple meters per second to project a desired shape, such as a circle or rectangle, onto the surface. But what is laser ...