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1. Iodine Laser

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   Applications
   The high-energy capability of the chemically driven iodine laser made it a favored candidate during the late 20th century for directed energy research programs aimed at atmospheric defense. Its spectral output couples efficiently with certain atmospheric absorption bands related to tropospheric humidity, allowing for controlled, localized heating of air masses to create temporary pressure discontinuities.
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