Beam weapons
Jeff Hecht
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Beam weapons
by Jeff Hecht
Published
1984
Publisher
Plenum Press
Pages
363
ISBN-10
0306415461
Description
This book describes the technology and uses of high-energy laser and particle-beam weapons both on the battlefield and in strategic defense against nuclear attack. Technical issues covered include high-energy lasers, particle beams, x-ray lasers, microwaves, pointing and tracking systems, beam delivery, reliability, and atmospheric effect on beams. Potential missions covered include missile defense, anti-satellite weapons, aircraft use, and battlefield weapons. This book also covers the Reagan administration's "Star Wars" program, prospects for development of practical beam weapons, and their implications for military strategy and global policy.
Subjects
Where did the towers go?
Nikola Tesla's teleforce & telegeodynamics proposals
The E-bomb
Beam Weapons
Angels don't play this HAARP
The threat of radio frequency weapons to critical infrastructure facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Beam weapons?
This edition of Beam weapons has approximately 363 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Beam weapons?
For most readers, Beam weapons typically takes between 7h 34m and 5h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 90,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 90,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Beam weapons?
The estimated word count for Beam weapons is approximately 90,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Beam weapons?
Beam weapons was written by Jeff Hecht.
When was Beam weapons published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1984. The original work may have been published on a different date.