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Electromagnetic Pulse (view source)
Revision as of 23:56, January 26, 2023
, 23:56, January 26, 2023Created page with "'''Electromagnetic Pulse''' ('''EMP'') is electromagnetic radiation from an explosion (especially a nuclear explosion) or an intensely fluctuating magnetic field s..."
'''Electromagnetic Pulse''' ('''EMP'') is [[electromagnetic]] [[radiation]] from an explosion (especially a [[nuclear]] explosion) or an intensely fluctuating magnetic field such as a solar storm / [[solar flare]]. The resulting electric and [[magnetic]] fields may couple with electrical/electronic systems to produce damaging [[current]] and [[voltage]] surges. A large-yield [[nuclear weapon|nuclear warhead]] detonated at sufficient altitude has the potential to generate an EMP burst that would affect the greater part of the contiguous [[United States]]. A solar storm such as hit the [[Earth]] in 1859 would fry all [[satellite]]s in orbit and wipe out a significant portion of the world's electrical devices and [[electrical grid]]s. Depending on how strong the pulse is, unprotected electronics can be destroyed by the current and voltage surge, especially modern, more intricate and fragile components.