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Plasma absorption wave limiter

  • US 20070019314A1
  • Filed: 07/20/2005
  • Published: 01/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/20/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A plasma absorption wave limiter, comprising:

  • a limiting layer transmissive in a pass band of a sensor and capable of generating a reflective and absorptive free electron plasma that will propagate and dissipate therein; and

    a trigger layer located aft of and in contact with the limiting layer and capable of residually absorbing incident radiation and initiating the free electron plasma in the limiting layer responsive to a threat.

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