Underwater object destruction system and underwater object destruction method
US11181347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A laser beam is condensed in a close position to a target object in underwater so as to generate an air bubble or plasma. The target object is efficiently destroyed by a shock by the air bubble or the plasma.
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