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High Energy Laser with Rechargeable Energy Magazine

Press Release

Press Release

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy to develop High Energy Laser with Rechargeable Energy Magazine.

The proliferation of unmanned aerial systems and missiles on the battlefield has led to increased interest in short range air defense for both fixed base and maneuver elements.  This situation is motivating the adaptation of high energy laser weapons to smaller combat vehicles, which amplifies the challenge of creating systems with the footprint, power, and thermal management that can be supported by these resource limited vehicles.  Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) proposes to develop a compact, battery-powered, high power direct diode laser integrated with a rechargeable magazine. By separating the system into a laser subsystem and a rechargeable magazine that contains the cooling and battery power subsystems, the footprint is minimized. Our magazine concept includes a liquid carbon dioxide cooling system and PSI’s high-performance batteries. The magazine will provide sufficient cooling and electrical power for several cw.

For more information contact:

David Sonnenfroh
Area Manager, Laser and Atmospheric Technologies
sonnenfroh@psicorp.com
Physical Sciences Inc.
Office: (978) 689-0003

Acknowledgement of Sponsorship:  This work is supported under a contract with the Naval Air Warfare Center. This support does not constitute an express or implied endorsement on the part of the Government.