In the laboratory, Chen Xin and Qin Lan were observing the laser weapon experint together.
After being inford by researchers about the breakthrough in the laser weapon, Chen Xin arrived at the lab with Qin Lan, where the research team prepared this experint to showcase their results to him.
In front of Chen Xin was the sa laser weapon he had seen before, though it was evident that so improvents had been made.
Twenty ters ahead of it was a new combat subunit’s shell used as a target.
"Let’s begin. Show the breakthroughs you’ve achieved." With that, Chen Xin gestured for the nearby researchers to start the test.
"Test of Experintal Laser Weapon No. 4, third damage test, target combat subunit shell, experint objective: to test the laser weapon’s damage effect on alien organisms." The researcher, who was responsible for announcing the experint the last ti Chen Xin observed, spoke loudly: "The test begins!"
As he spoke, another researcher pressed the button on the control panel.
Unlike the previous scene observed by Chen Xin, this ti the laser did not cause ablation upon hitting the target. Instead, within a second or two after the laser hit the shell, there was an explosion. However, it was small, only creating a hole and splitting the shell in two.
This made Chen Xin raise his eyebrows, slightly surprised as he looked at the researchers beside him: "How did you achieve this?"
"We changed our approach." Facing Chen Xin’s surprise, the project leader explained: "Previously, we used continuous laser to persistently irradiate the target, aiming to achieve material lting and damage through thermal effects. This was mainly our original research direction, using laser weapons against low and slow-moving targets.
But last ti, Professor Chen, your words, especially the analogy of drying up the ocean, made us realize we needed to adjust our research direction. We are not dealing with small, slow-moving aircraft but with large, fast-moving alien creatures with strong defenses.
Therefore, we replaced the original continuous laser with a pulse laser. Initially, we intended to use high power density laser irradiation to achieve a laser cutting effect, but during testing, we found that pulse lasers can produce significant kinetic impacts at certain frequencies. So, we adjusted the machine to use this kinetic impact to damage the target.
This adjustnt wasn’t easy, but fortunately, we had so research in this area before. After several experintal adjustnts, we had the prototype you see now, Professor Chen, and so far, the results look promising."
After listening to the researchers’ explanation, Chen Xin nodded in understanding.
No wonder the team quickly developed a new experintal model. It turns out they had prior research in this area, and with a last-minute push, they produced this promising laser weapon in front of him.
Although Chen Xin felt this laser weapon still had so way to go before battlefield deploynt, overall, it already showed great potential.
It just requires more ti for research and improvent before it can be deployed into service.
"The results you’ve achieved this ti are impressive, and this laser weapon is very promising. However, my suggestion is not to abandon your previous research." Chen Xin acknowledged the team’s achievents but felt there was no need to abandon their earlier research.
Even though the previous laser weapon seed underpowered with insufficient damage during tests, it was still a research path worth pursuing.
"Rest assured, Professor, we haven’t abandoned the continuous laser research. It’s just that we don’t have enough manpower in our research group to work on both projects simultaneously, so we focused on pulse laser research for now." The project leader explained to Chen Xin that their previous research had not been unsuccessful and naturally wouldn’t be discarded.
Even if it lacks practical value, it will serve as technical accumulation, not to ntion it’s also a promising research project.
Hearing this, Chen Xin nodded in satisfaction.
Although he had been stressed over the new weapon developnt, Qin Lan’s comfort and witnessing a successful experint helped him alleviate the annoyance.
This left Chen Xin feeling relieved. Just as he was about to return to work, Qin Lan stopped him.
"Qin Lan, what’s up?" Chen Xin asked, puzzled why Qin Lan held him back.
"Aren’t you researching new weapons? This laser weapon is one of them!" Qin Lan whispered to Chen Xin, slightly excited, "I’ve fought in underground environnts before, and this laser weapon is much more useful than live ammunition!"
Hearing Qin Lan’s words, Chen Xin was montarily stunned but quickly understood.
Indeed, laser weapons are very suitable for underground spaces since they are non-physical weapons, eliminating the ricochet issue faced by live ammunition.
As for power issue or excessive power concerns, these were not problems for Chen Xin.
After all, laser weapons are energy weapons, allowing for adjustable power output, unlike missiles or bullets with fixed, uncontrollable explosive power.
Moreover, the laser weapon is not large and can fit into the Lynx assault vehicle that Chen Xin favored, creating a mobile laser firing platform to support troops in underground caves.
Thinking of this, Chen Xin also beca excited, hugging Qin Lan and planting a kiss on her cheek before eagerly asking the researchers: "How quickly can you build another of these laser weapons?"
"Uh, well..." The researchers were sowhat taken aback by Chen Xin’s sudden excitent but promptly replied: "With sufficient raw materials, assembly and commissioning would take about three days. The technology is mature, so it just needs assembling. With 3D printing equipnt now, producing these parts is convenient."
Hearing this, Chen Xin nodded in satisfaction and said, "Then please build another laser weapon... no, make it two. Include one like the previous version as well, giving you five days. Is that enough? Let know if anything is missing, and I’ll resolve it."
"It’s enough," the researcher assured.
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