Directed-energy weapon
TYPE OF WEAPON THAT FIRES A CONCENTRATED BEAM OF ENERGY AT ITS TARGET
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A directed-energy weapon (DEW) is a ranged weapon that damages its target with highly focused energy without a solid projectile, including lasers, microwaves, particle beams, and sound beams. Potential applications of this technology include weapons that target personnel, missiles, vehicles, and optical devices.