Why don't fighter jets slow down?

Why don't fighter pilots brake when landing on an aircraft carrier? This is actually due to the unique structure of aircraft carriers, which have very short flight decks. There are several arresting cables strung along the flight deck, and the mechanism is designed to stop the aircraft when the fighter's tailhook catches one of them. However, if the cable doesn't catch and the aircraft has lost speed, there's a chance it could plunge into the sea. Therefore, to maintain the energy needed to perform an "over-the-air" maneuver if necessary, pilots don't brake during landing but instead accelerate to full power. Only those who understand should like this.