Weapons of Light: Lasers on the Modern Battlefield
摘要
This chapter traces the rise of laser-based military technologies—from their early experimental use to their current status as highly advanced battlefield tools. The chapter explains in simple terms why lasers offer key advantages over traditional weaponry: they can guide missiles, disable enemy sensors, or serve directly as directed-energy weapons. This chapter offers a beginner-friendly look at how lasers are shaping modern warfare, both in terms of precision and power.