| Cover | Dec. 07, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 07, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-14015 |
| Entity Registrant Name | APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000879911 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 77-0262908 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 9070 S Rita Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1500 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Tucson |
| Entity Address, State or Province | AZ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 85747 |
| City Area Code | 520 |
| Local Phone Number | 628-7415 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value, $.001 |
| Trading Symbol | AERG |
| Security Exchange Name | NONE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
