Laser Weapon Systems Handbook - Couverture souple

Drew, Mack

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798170956364

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

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

The 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798170956364
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 359
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