- China has a solution that is capable of countering hypersonic missiles
- Scientists have discovered that a laser beam of a certain power can fundamentally disrupt the trajectory
- It turns out that just a slight breach in the casing of a hypersonic missile is enough to cause damage
In recent years, laser technologies have become increasingly important means in defense and military strategies. Chinese research points to new potential for using high-energy lasers as an effective means of defense against modern threats such as hypersonic missiles. A study from Beijing has shown that there is an optimal power level that can fundamentally affect the resistance of hypersonic weapons to destabilization and overheating. The discovery opens the door to new defense strategies and fuels debate about the future of laser technology in combat. Their research suggests that high-powered lasers could be effective.
A study from China has revealed the weakness of hypersonic missiles, which is their outer surface of the jacket. This shell is covered with a thin layer that provides protection against overheating and subsequent destabilization. Beijing scientists have tested lasers in a wind tunnel and found that they can disrupt the surface of hypersonic missiles, significantly impairing their flight capabilities.
Ceremonial unveiling of the Fattah hypersonic missile (June 2023)
During the wind tunnel experiment, scientists conducted tests of the effect of the laser on the surface of hypersonic missiles. In doing so, they simulated real flight conditions and analyzed how different levels of laser power density affect the shell structure of the missile. Research has shown that lasers can disrupt the surface of hypersonic missiles and cause them to destabilize. The key factor is the power density of the laser. The researchers found that the optimal value of around 1 kW/cm² is sufficient to damage the projectile without causing excessive damage to the surrounding environment.
Laser as a key element of future defense?
The debate about the effectiveness of laser technology in defense against hypersonic weapons has been going on for some time. However, new research from China provides concrete evidence of the effectiveness of these remedies. Laser attacks on hypersonic missile models in a wind tunnel revealed that laser energy can significantly affect the stability and flight characteristics of these weapons.
The energy from the laser beam can fundamentally affect the flight trajectory of a hypersonic missile
The development of laser technology as a means of defense against hypersonic missiles has the potential to change the strategic paradigm in modern military strategy. Chinese research shows that laser systems can be a cost-effective and effective way to limit the threat of hypersonic weapons.
Author of the article
Josef Novak
I am a PhD student dealing with ion applied technologies, because I have always been fascinated by science and technology. I never cease to be amazed at what can be created thanks to human creativity and abilities. I like to spend my free time traveling, either in the mountains or in the cities.
2024-04-05 18:30:00
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