Aug 26, 2025

US12398983 - Applications of ultra-short pulse laser systems

Methods and systems for the generation of non-lethal and lethal effects using ultra-short pulse lasers. A laser source generates pulses at the direction of a controller and directs the pulses along an optical path to one or more high-speed beam steering devices, also directed by the controller, which then directs the laser pulses to achieve the desired effects. A computerized controller receives a specification of one or more desired effects for one or more targets and calculates a distribution of ultra-short laser pulses as well as the required characteristics for each of the pulses.

Assignee: AURA Technologies, LLC
Inventors: Alex Blate, Douglas Bennett
Filing date: 2021-03-10

The patent describes a system that utilizes ultra-short pulse lasers to achieve both non-lethal and lethal effects by directing laser pulses to specific targets using high-speed beam steering devices. A computerized controller manages the laser’s pulse characteristics and trajectory to fulfill specified operational requirements across multiple locations.

Claim 1

A system comprising: a laser source having an optical path and generating ultrashort laser pulses having a beam axis and capable of a high pulse repetition frequency; at least one high-speed beam steering device in the optical path of the laser source; and a controller configured to use the at least one steering device to move the beam axis within a range of at least five degrees to implement at least one desired effect in at least two noncontiguous locations. a laser source having an optical path and generating ultrashort laser pulses having a beam axis and capable of a high pulse repetition frequency; at least one high-speed beam steering device in the optical path of the laser source; and a controller configured to use the at least one steering device to move the beam axis within a range of at least five degrees to implement at least one desired effect in at least two noncontiguous locations.

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