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Electrolaser
An electrolaser first ionizes its target path, and then sends a powerful electric current down the conducting track of ionized plasma, somewhat like lightning. It functions as a giant, high-energy, long-distance version of the Taser or stun gun.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directed-energy_weapon