PH4858: Directed Energy Weapons - NPS Online
Overview
This course teaches the physics and engineering concepts underlying directed energy (DE) weapons. Topics include an introduction to laser physics, history of DE, advantages/disadvantages of DE, types of DE technologies, output power requirements for different missions, current Navy and DoD programs, target damage mechanisms, beam propagation through the atmosphere, thermal blooming, power and cooling considerations, and beam control. Where appropriate, both high energy lasers and high power microwave technologies will be discussed. The course will include modeling of the propagation of a high energy laser beam through the atmosphere and of damage effects.
Included in degrees & certificates
- 119
Prerequisites
- PC2911
- PH3352

Academic Calendar
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29 May 2023
Memorial Day
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06 Jun 2023
Spring quarter pre-graduation awards ceremony
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09 Jun 2023
Spring quarter last day of classes