Laser, high powered microwave & particle beam weapons: fiction yesterday becoming reality today. Fact vs. fiction, what is the near-term potential? Capt. Mark McDonagh, USN/ret., physicist, NSDM staff
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Timing:
Thu 3:00 PM - Thu 4:00 PM
Location:
Le Meridien
/ Latitude
/ NSDM HQ
Long Description:
Long the weapon of choice for science fiction authors and screenplay writers, fictional, so-called "death rays" have done everything from burn up electronics to blow up planets. And that's not even addressing the sharks question. With the deployment of operational laser weapons, these are no longer entirely science fiction. This lecture will discuss current developments in directed energy weapons, attempting to separate fact and potential from fiction and fancy, and project their near-term use as both combat weapons and terrorist tools. Presentation will delve into the physics of these systems. Presented by Capt. Mark McDonagh, USN/ret., a submarine officer with 12 years' experience at the Naval War College and with BS and MS degrees in physics, now on the NSDMG staff.
Organizing Group:
GM Names:
Merle Robinson, Mark McDonagh, NSDM, Michael Tucker, Jason Corner, Evan Siegling, Ryan Good, Ronald Homer, Shawn Kratzert, Gail Berry nsdmmail@gmail.com
Event Type:
Game System:
N/A
Rules Edition:
N/A
# Players:
5 - 120 players
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
No
Tournament?:
No
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