Basic Studies on Electro-Energetic Physics (EEP) Weapons Technologies

Research was conducted into the representation of EEP weaponry and its potential use in future warfare. Physics-based modeling was created for each of the weapon technologies High Power Microwave, High Energy Laser, Charged Particle Beams, and Hypersonic Railguns. Using these representations, wargame simulations of various scale and scope were used to understand the potential impact of these weapons on future warfare and in some cases, how doctrine would need to be changed. Mathematical analysis was further used on the simulation results to derive key aspects of the outcomes. This required advanced mathematical analysis into subjects such as tipping points and risk assessment. The research conducted as part of this effort provides insight and potential benefit into the future use of advanced weaponry and how wargame representations of such weaponry provides valuable understanding based on current understanding of weapon development. And the analysis techniques created under this project can be used to better understand different dynamic situations and evaluate various options. Prepare in cooperation with the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The original document contains color images.