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The ten-centimetre-wide beam will heat targets almost instantly to thousands of degrees and will slice through metal even at maximum range. It is intended both for battlefield use and for missile defense.
Originally posted by Throbber
Yet again i'm reminded of the fact that the cold war was never truly ended, and technologies like these being developed purely for military usage only serves to prove my point.
Of course, what application other than a military one this technology could ever possibly serve as defies the imagination.
Originally posted by XL5
it will look like a 10 cm shaft of white light with a tapered end (like a light saber).
Originally posted by Throbber
Ironic, considering most of the things you describe would be used in the interests of the state.
Very similar to a military purpose, in otherwords.
[edit on 30-3-2008 by Throbber]