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Title: A Directed Energy System for Defeat of Improvised Explosive Devices and Landmines

Conference ·
OSTI ID:889443

We describe a laser system, built in our laboratory at LLNL, that has near-term, effective applications in exposing and neutralizing improvised explosive devices and landmines. We discuss experiments with this laser, demonstrating excavation capabilities and relevant material interactions. Model results are also described.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
889443
Report Number(s):
UCRL-PROC-220154; TRN: US200619%%566
Resource Relation:
Conference: Presented at: Seventh International Symposium on Technology and the Mine Problem, Monterey, CA, United States, May 02 - May 05, 2006
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English