Chinese scientists have developed BGSe crystals that can be used to make high-energy laser weapons
According to the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong, Chinese researchers have successfully developed the world's largest barium gallium selenide (BGSe) crystal, which may pave the way for developing super powerful laser weapons capable of striking satellites from Earth.
The South China Morning Post reported that the 60-millimeter-diameter synthetic crystal developed by a team of Chinese scientists led by Professor Wu Haixin can effectively convert short-wave infrared radiation of lasers into mid-wave and long-wave infrared radiation, thereby enabling long-distance penetration through atmospheric windows.
The report stated: "Most importantly, the crystal can withstand laser power of up to 550 megawatts per square centimeter, which is an order of magnitude higher than the damage threshold of existing military-grade crystals."
The article's authors believe that this breakthrough by Chinese scientists "may pave the way for developing super powerful laser weapons capable of striking satellites from Earth."
The South China Morning Post noted that Chinese scientists developed BGSe crystals in 2010, "whose unprecedented properties shocked the world."
The newspaper emphasized that, in addition to military applications, these crystals can also be used to improve medical diagnostics and ultra-sensitive infrared systems for tracking missiles and identifying aircraft.
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