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Explosively pumped laser light

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5323161
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This patent describes a single shot laser pumped by detonation of an explosive in a shell casing. The shock wave from detonation of the explosive causes a rare gas to luminesce. The high intensity light from the gas enters a lasing medium, which thereafter outputs a pulse of laser light to disable optical sensors and personnel.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5052011; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-641821
OSTI ID:
5323161
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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