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chosen target. Direct diode lasers with increased spatial brightness
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may also find applications in long-range target designation. For example,
airborne target designation will require higher powers (> 5 W) because
of the long distances between the aircraft and the target. Laser ignition
of explosives is another application that removes the need to use
electrical wiring for explosive chemicals and thus reduces the risk of
accidental detonation. The laser beam delivers the required thermal
intensity at the explosives for direct detonation and eliminates the
need for other chemicals that were once used to trigger the explosion.
This technique also eliminates the toxic waste.

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