Laser Ordnance Initiators
Another type of initiator that is rarely seen requires the use of a laser to initiate a carbon-doped explosive via a fiber optic. These initiators are highly reliable, and offer a number of advantages, primarily in that unintentional initiation is made very difficult. Without the correct laser initiation system, or a completely independent initiation system, these components are not capable of being controlled remotely.
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