Free Electron Lasers in Strategic Defense,

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Subject Categories: ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS
Corporate Author: LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LAB NM
Title: Free Electron Lasers in Strategic Defense,
Personal Authors: Canavan, G.; Browne, J.
Report Date: MAR 1988
Pages: 33 PAGES
Report Number: LA-11225-MS
Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
Monitor Acronym: XF
Monitor Series: XD
Descriptors: *FREE ELECTRON LASERS, BOOST PHASE, STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, INTERCEPTION, COST ESTIMATES, WEAPON SYSTEM EFFECTIVENESS, STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE, TRADE OFF ANALYSIS.
Identifiers: BMDO COLLECTION
Abstract: This report discusses the basis for free electron laser (FEL) operation, roles FELs could play in strategic defense, expected effectiveness, and status of key components. The constellation sizes needed to meet evolving threats are derived, and the tradeoffs between space and ground basing of FELs are discussed, leading to a conclusion that FELs could be available for and play complementary roles to those of kinetic energy concepts.
Limitation Code: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Source Code: 211350
Citation Creation Date: 15 APR 1998