Electron beam directed energy device and methods of using same
US7282727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J3/14
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus is disclosed for an electron beam directed energy device. The device consists of an electron gun with one or more electron beams. The device includes one or more accelerating plates with holes aligned for beam passage. The plates may be flat or preferably shaped to direct each electron beam to exit the electron gun at a predetermined orientation. In one preferred application, the device is located in outer space with individual beams that are directed to focus at a distant target to be used to impact and destroy missiles. The aimings of the separate beams are designed to overcome Coulomb repulsion. A method is also presented for directing the beams to a target considering the variable terrestrial magnetic field. In another preferred application, the electron beam is directed into the ground to produce a subsurface x-ray source to locate and/or destroy buried or otherwise hidden objects including explosive devices.
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