ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Laser weapon

A laser weapon is like a special kind of flashlight, but instead of just shining a regular light, it shoots a really strong beam of light that can be used to hurt or damage things. It works by using special technology to concentrate a lot of energy into a very thin beam of light.

Just like when you hold a magnifying glass over a piece of paper in the sun and it gets hot, the laser beam can heat up things like metal or even burn through some materials.

Laser weapons can be used in war to destroy enemy targets like planes, tanks, or ships. They can also be used in space to destroy satellites or other objects.

But lasers are very powerful and can be dangerous if they're not used properly. So it's important that trained professionals handle them carefully and safely.