Chinese Researchers Develop New Cooling System for High-Energy Lasers: A Game-Changer for Laser Weapons
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Chinese Researchers Develop New Cooling System for High-Energy Lasers
Chinese researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of laser weapons by creating a cooling system that allows high-energy lasers to operate continuously without overheating. This advancement addresses the main challenge in building laser weapons, which is the issue of heat.
Overcoming the Heat Challenge
A team of scientists from the National University of Defense Technology in China has successfully developed an internal beam converter that effectively cools the weapon and enhances gas purity. This innovation involves using an air source to supply cool and dry air through a heat exchanger. The gas temperature is controlled by a gas flow control system and is injected into the laser beam path before being supplied.
Improved Laser Beam for Precision Shooting
By implementing this new cooling system, laser weapons can achieve improved performance and high-precision shooting. The development of this system marks a significant advancement in cooling technology for these weapons.
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Overcoming Previous Limitations
Previous attempts by the United States to develop practical laser weapons, such as the Advanced Infrared Chemical Laser (MIRACL), Tactical High-Energy Laser (THEL), and Airborne Laser (ABL), faced challenges due to their impractical dimensions, weight, unsatisfactory destructive power, and limited range.
Implications for Laser Weaponry
High-energy laser systems are used to disable unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles. However, these weapons quickly heat up with each use, requiring operators to shut them down until they cool down. The new cooling system developed by Chinese researchers allows laser weapons to operate continuously and indefinitely without the need for cooling breaks.
A Potential Game-Changer
This breakthrough in cooling technology could revolutionize laser weapons programs, particularly for ground-based anti-satellite weapons. This innovation has the potential to pose a serious threat to US dominance in space.
Source: Chinese media
