Chinese scientists unveil 'death star' style microwave weapon

Chinese scientists assert they have developed an advanced weapon similar to the Death Star from the popular film universe created by George Lucas. In the films, the Death Star is depicted as a terrifying and ultimate weapon of the Empire, capable of destroying entire planets once charged. In the film world, eight laser beams converge at one point, creating a superlaser that leads to the complete destruction of Alderaan.

The combination of several high-power electromagnetic waves focused on a target seems to have inspired Chinese scientists. Recent reports from China, cited by the British newspaper "Independent," indicate significant progress in this field; however, these reports contradict known laws of physics. The Chinese scientific team is reportedly working on creating a high-power microwave (HPM) weapon capable of disrupting the operation of key electronic systems such as radars, computers, communication infrastructure, missiles, and satellites. As "Independent" highlights, this weapon can minimize collateral damage by focusing energy beams, making it particularly useful in situations requiring political delicacy.

Researchers reporting their achievements in the Chinese magazine "Modern Navigation" emphasize that currently available solutions of this technology do not have effective combat capabilities. The main obstacle is that the synchronization error between individual components generating microwaves should not exceed 170 picoseconds, corresponding to trillionths of a second. Such high precision requires greater accuracy than the atomic clocks used in satellite GPS systems.

Experts point out that these types of systems could be much cheaper compared to traditional methods, such as launching intercept missiles, whose costs reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, the accuracy required to create such a system raises doubts, and for now, it seems that the film reality known from "Star Wars" does not threaten us.