That's true. Let's discuss that. Do you know what the atmospheric rate of absorption is for each wavelength of light is in the atmosphere? OK, that's a dick response from me, that's not fair. But it's different for every wavelength of light. Visible light is absorbed more readily than the higher wavelengths.. So, to reach earth with the max power geenerated, you need the higher wavelengths. But those wavelengths take more energy to generate. So as you describe how the target is destroyed, you're increasing your energy budget.

This energy must be generated/stored/released in orbit.

See where this is going? We have to have clues, indications, somewhat concrete descriptions of this tech, otherwise, it's just "beliefs." There are things we can deduce and know or require to understand to better understand this tech.

That's true. Let's discuss that. Do you know what the atmospheric rate of absorption is for each wavelength of light is in the atmosphere? OK, that's a dick response from me, that's not fair. But it's different for every wavelength of light. Visible light is absorbed more readily than the higher wavelengths.. So, to reach earth with the max power geenerated, you need the higher wavelengths. But those wavelengths take more energy to generate. So as you describe how the target is destroyed, you're increasing your energy budget.

This energy must be generated/stored/released in orbit.

See where this is going? We have to have clues, indications, somewhat concrete descriptions of this tech, otherwise, it's just "beliefs."