Development Trend of Tactical Laser Weapons

Cheng Yong; Guo Yanlong; Tang Huang; Zhu Mengzhen; Mi Chaowei; Tan Chaoyong; Li Wei; Lu Yimin; Huang Guojun

doi:10.3788/lop53.110004

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