What is a 'Bomb Pumped Laser' (GAMMA or X-ray)...how does it work?

Subject: What is a 'Bomb Pumped Laser' (GAMMA or X-ray)...how does it work?

Date: Wed Dec 29 01:45:41 1999
Posted by Donald
Grade level: nonaligned School: Home
City: APO State/Province: AP Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 946453541.Ph

Message:


I've recently read a series of books: Man-Kzin Wars I-VI (by Larry 
Niven)...in his books he describes a type of laser which is "pumped" by a 
nuclear explosion.  Is this possible or Science Fiction?

Re: What is a 'Bomb Pumped Laser' (GAMMA or X-ray)...how does it work?

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