Laser Weapon Calculator
Enter an appropriate wave length, lens radius, laser power output, beam duration, and duty cycle of the beam. Fill in the Armor parameters, then simulate the laser fire. Note: You can alter the ranges as well, then re-run the simulation.
Weapon Parameters
Wavelength
m
Radius of lens
m
Laser Output Power
MW
Beam Duration
s
Duty Cycle
ratio on:off
Armor Parameters
Atomic Mass
Density
g/cm
3
Molar Volume
cm
3
Heat of Fusion
kj/mol
Heat of Vaporization
kj/mol
Simulate Laser Fire
Armor Rating in MW/cm
2
Armor Hardness in kj/cm
3
Range to Target in meters
Beam Radius at target in m
MegaWatts/cm
2
Megajoules/cm
2
Armor thickness vaporized (mm)
Power Plant Requirements
Laser Efficency
Waste Heat
MWseconds per firing.
Average Power Output
MW
Peak Power Output
MW
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