Far-infrared laser gun

Abstract

To solve such a problem of a conventional interceptor missile that since one missile is shot against one incoming missile, it is impossible to intercept all incoming missiles when a large number of missiles come flying at the same time.SOLUTION: The problem is solved by using a laser light projection device capable of projecting a gas laser using hydrogen as an "operating medium" in a "far-infrared wavelength region" for use in interceptor missiles. This can be used to intercept a wide range of ballistic missiles, and can also be used against a large number of missiles coming flying at the same time.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the application of laser optics. [Background technology]

[0002] Laser Optics Technology

[0003] Radar detection technology Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Conventional interceptor missiles worked by detecting missiles in flight with radar and shooting down (destroying) each attacking missile with one interceptor missile. This method has the problem that even if the target missile is captured and tracked by radar, it is physically difficult to hit a fast-flying object with another fast-flying object, and if multiple missiles are launched at the same time, it is not possible to respond to all of them.

[0005] Instead of shooting down an attacking missile with a similar missile (hitting a missile with another missile), a laser light projection device is used to project a gas laser that uses hydrogen as an "operating medium" in the "far-infrared wavelength range" onto the target missile. As a result, in the case of ballistic missiles flying outside the atmosphere, hydrogen, which is abundant outside the atmosphere, is ionized by the laser light and turns into a plasma state. The entire area through which the laser light passes becomes plasma, and high temperatures and pressures continue over a wide area, producing a phenomenon similar to a hydrogen nuclear fusion reaction. If a ballistic missile passes through this area it will explode. In this way, rather than hitting one missile at a time, the entire area through which the missiles pass can be turned into a plasma state, making it possible to deal with multiple missiles arriving at the same time. Additionally, cruise missiles flying within the atmosphere are difficult to detect with radar, but because laser light is light, it is possible to destroy the target in time by shining a laser beam when the missile approaches. This method solves the problem.

Claims

1. A method for using a laser light irradiation device capable of emitting a gas laser using hydrogen as an "operating medium" in the "far-infrared wavelength region" as defense equipment. The laser beam emitted from the device is aimed at a ballistic missile traveling on an extra-atmospheric trajectory (the trajectory of a ballistic missile can be captured and tracked by radar). The hydrogen, which is abundant outside the atmosphere, is then ionized by the heat of the laser light and turns into a plasma. Because the area through which the laser light passes is the same as if it were being irradiated by laser light, the area continues to experience high temperatures and pressures, and eventually a phenomenon similar to a hydrogen nuclear fusion reaction occurs throughout the entire area. This is a method to destroy a passing ballistic missile by creating a high temperature and pressure condition similar to that of a hydrogen nuclear fusion reaction in the ballistic missile's orbital region outside the atmosphere. The warhead of a ballistic missile is designed to withstand the heat of re-entering the atmosphere, but the main body and engine parts carrying the fuel do not have such durability, and so explode due to the high temperature and pressure conditions that occur in the gas laser passage region. A method of using it as defense equipment for such purposes. (The laser light irradiation device can be used anywhere, on land, at sea, or in the air, so there are no limitations on where it can be deployed.)

2. 13. Use of the method of claim 1 on atmospheric targets. When used on cruise missiles and aircraft flying in the atmosphere, phenomena similar to nuclear fusion reactions do not occur because hydrogen is not distributed in the atmosphere. However, even if the target is moving at high speed and difficult to capture by radar, the laser light is a beam of light, so it is enough to destroy the target when it is approaching. Cruise missiles, aircraft, and other vehicles that fly within the atmosphere carry fuel to generate thrust. When irradiated by a gas laser in the "far-infrared wavelength range" whose "operating medium" is hydrogen, high heat energy is concentrated in a pinpoint area, causing damage to that area. A method of using it as defense equipment for such purposes.

3. An apparatus or facility using the method according to claim 1 or 2.

4. A service or business using the device or facility according to claim 3.