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Laser dazzling is both a threat and offers a survival capability in military scenarios. Dazzling may blind or mislead optically directed or guided weapons as well as temporarily dazzle operators in critical situations. Laser dazzlers can also serve as warning devices in checkpoint and riot control and other situations. While laser damage of sensors may be an alternative, this is generally more difficult due to the demand on high energy short pulse lasers. The development of small (handheld or weapon mounted) compact laser dazzlers at various wavelength continue to develop and are being a threat to sensors in all wavelength bands, from the visible to thermal IR. This paper will discuss some tactical considerations for the use of laser dazzlers in all optical bands from the visible to thermal IR.
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Ove Steinvall, "Laser dazzling: an overview," Proc. SPIE 12738, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures XIX, 1273805 (23 October 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2678416