Scribd
Upload
117 views1 page

Superconducting E-Bomb (EMP)

Modern militaries are increasingly using electromagnetic pulse (EMP) devices, also known as E-bombs, to disable enemy electronics. E-bombs use superconductor-derived magnetic fields to generate a powerful EMP that can shut down electronics over a large area. They consist of an explosive charge inside a copper coil that, when detonated, produces a massive electromagnetic pulse. Navies are interested in using E-bombs to neutralize missiles through their EMP effects in order to minimize damage and save civilian lives. While still in development, the United States used an E-bomb in 2003 to attack an Iraqi broadcasting facility.

Uploaded by

Ashik
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
117 views1 page

Superconducting E-Bomb (EMP)

Modern militaries are increasingly using electromagnetic pulse (EMP) devices, also known as E-bombs, to disable enemy electronics. E-bombs use superconductor-derived magnetic fields to generate a powerful EMP that can shut down electronics over a large area. They consist of an explosive charge inside a copper coil that, when detonated, produces a massive electromagnetic pulse. Navies are interested in using E-bombs to neutralize missiles through their EMP effects in order to minimize damage and save civilian lives. While still in development, the United States used an E-bomb in 2003 to attack an Iraqi broadcasting facility.

Uploaded by

Ashik
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Superconducting E-bomb (EMP)

A substantial use of superconductors is in the military.


The use of E-bombs is rising as modern warfare
technology improves over the years. These are devices
that make use of strong, superconductor-derived
magnetic fields to create a fast, high-intensity electromagnetic pulse (EMP) to disable an enemy's electronic
equipment. It consists of an explosives-packed tube
placed inside a slightly larger copper coil. The instant
before the chemical explosive is detonated; the coil is
energized by a bank of capacitors, creating a magnetic
field. The explosive charge detonates from the rear
forward, as the tube flares outward it touches the edge
of the coil, thereby creating a moving short circuit; this
then creates a large magnetic field. The Navy wants to
use the E-bomb's high-power microwave pulses to
neutralize missiles, that way is reduces damage done
by enemy missiles on cities etc. therefore saving
civilian life. Although the EMP is still in further
development, it has been used in 2003 by the US when
attacking an Iraqi broadcasting facility.

You might also like