Series : Equinox - Channel 4 UK Show title : Dawn of the Deathray First shown : 4th Aug 1998 Catalogue Number :

First invented in July, 1960, the laser has been the subject of a multi-billion dollar research programme being carried out by a team funded by the US Air Force. Tonight, Equinox examines the past, present and future of the laser as a weapon. Some scientists talk publicly for the first time about their life's work in the face of mounting opposition. Using exclusive access to the weapons' testing sight in New Mexico, and extraordinary, never before-seen archive footage, this documentary asks whether the laser will change the way that wars are fought for ever.

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