It is possible to use powerful lasers to divert lightning strikes by creating a channel for the electrical discharge to follow.
This technique, called laser-induced plasma channel (LIPC), involves firing a high-powered laser at the base of a thundercloud, creating a plasma channel that guides the lightning strike away from a targeted area.
The LIPC technology is still in the experimental phase and is not yet widely used.
It is being studied as a way to protect critical infrastructure, such as airports and power plants, from the damage caused by lightning strikes.
The idea is that by creating a plasma channel for the lightning to follow, the strike will be directed away from the protected area, thus reducing the risk of damage.
However, there are some concerns about the safety and effectiveness of LIPC, as well as the potential environmental impact of using high-powered lasers in the atmosphere.
More research is needed to fully understand the capabilities and limitations of this technology before it can be widely implemented.
It is also important to note that LIPC is not a replacement of Franklin rod lightning protection, but complementary technology and it's in early stage of research, practical application is still not possible.
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