Airborne laser (ABL) - A legacy and a future for high-energy lasers

Jeffrey L. Moler; Steven E. Lamberson

doi:10.1117/12.308055

12 May 1998 Airborne laser (ABL) - A legacy and a future for high-energy lasers

Jeffrey L. Moler, Steven E. Lamberson

Proceedings Volume 3268, Gas and Chemical Lasers and Intense Beam Applications; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.308055
Event: Optoelectronics and High-Power Lasers and Applications, 1998, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

The Airborne Laser (ABL) is being built by the USAF as the primary weapon system for boost-phase defense against theater ballistic missiles. The ABL is a legacy of the Airborne Laser Laboratory built in the late 70's that demonstrated the viability of high-energy laser platforms for the future. The ABL is the first airborne laser weapon system for the 21st century, and will be the stepping stone to future high-energy laser systems.

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Jeffrey L. Moler and Steven E. Lamberson "Airborne laser (ABL) - A legacy and a future for high-energy lasers", Proc. SPIE 3268, Gas and Chemical Lasers and Intense Beam Applications, (12 May 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.308055

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