DTIC Documents

• Improved Beam Jitter Control Methods for High Energy Laser Systems
  The objective of this research was to develop beam jitter control methods for a High Energy Laser (HEL) testbed.
• Simulation and Design Methods for Free-electron Laser Systems
  Modeling and simulation have proven invaluable to the design of various systems and planning of many experiments since the free-electron laser was invented in the 1970s. This thesis illustrates methods used for these tasks and for the validation and development of further theory.
• Free Electron Laser Stability Effects and Design of an Electrostatic Cathode Test Cell
  Developing the Free Electron Laser (FEL) as a weapon is of high interest to the United States Navy. This thesis aims to gain insight, through simulation of generic configurations of an oscillator and amplifier FEL, into the performance of an FEL and the effects of electron beam misalignments.
• Critical Directed Energy Test and Evaluation Infrastructure Shortfalls: Results of the Directed Energy Test and Evaluation Capability Tri-Service Study Update
  Directed energy (DE) weapons are here. Groundbreaking work continues every day on high power microwaves and high energy lasers. These weapon systems offer several advantages over traditional weapons: speed-of-light delivery, deep magazines, graduated effects, and minimal collateral damage. DE weapon systems also offer new challenges including energy termination, energy reflections, electromagnetic interference, and many others. The United States cannot safely field DE weapon systems until sufficient developmental, operational, and live fire testing is complete. Current DE test and evaluation capabilities are fragmented, fixed, and not functionally integrated. The nation's DE test and evaluation infrastructure is insufficient to support current and next generation DE weapon systems.
• The Active Denial System. A Revolutionary, Non-lethal Weapon for Today's Battlefield
  Research efforts to advance the types and efficacy of non-lethal weapons available to our warfighters is producing novel capabilities. One such capability is the Active Denial System (ADS). ADS can provide our troops a capability they currently do not have, the ability to reach out and engage potential adversaries at distances well beyond small arms range, and in a safe, effective, and non-lethal manner.

 

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