Surreptitious Interception of Conversations with Lasers

Forrest M. Mims III

Methods are described for surreptitiously intercepting conversations by reflecting a low-power laser beam from a window pane. The essential components and optical configurations of laser eavesdropping systems are discussed. Finally, both countermeasures and legal sanctions are addressed.

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