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Hey ZD,
I know I'm not the only one who thought of this, but I wonder why I never hear this idea. By now we have laser-cutting machines that are commercially available (and some of them are even able to cut through metal). So wouldn't that mean that all we have to do is increase the range and intensity of the typical laser cutter?
I believe that this would be better than the current missile defense systems that use guided missiles because the laser would probably be able to travel faster. Plus, it would probably be cheaper per shot because it basically just uses light and gas.
What do you all think of this? Is it possible or plausible to use high intensity lasers to shoot down nuclear missiles?
I know I'm not the only one who thought of this, but I wonder why I never hear this idea. By now we have laser-cutting machines that are commercially available (and some of them are even able to cut through metal). So wouldn't that mean that all we have to do is increase the range and intensity of the typical laser cutter?
I believe that this would be better than the current missile defense systems that use guided missiles because the laser would probably be able to travel faster. Plus, it would probably be cheaper per shot because it basically just uses light and gas.
What do you all think of this? Is it possible or plausible to use high intensity lasers to shoot down nuclear missiles?