What Would It Take to Build a Deflector Shield?

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What Would It Take to Build a Deflector Shield?

Name: What Would It Take to Build a Deflector Shield?
Author: Roberta Baxter
ISBN: 9781496692399

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In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life deflector shield!

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PublisherCapstone Young Readers

Release dateMay 15, 2020

ISBN9781496692399

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