Solid State Heat Capacity Laser (IMAGE) DOE/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Caption The Solid State Heat Capacity laser is an advance defense weapons system being built for the U.S. Army, designed to protect against incoming artillery shells, anti-tank missiles, and other projectiles. Credit Courtesy of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Usage Restrictions Image courtesy of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Use of image shall not claim any expressed or implied affiliation with, or endorsement by, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.