High energy microwave weapon: Electromagnetic bomb
Introduction/purpose: Technological progress has led to the actualization of the problem of construction and use of high-energy microwave weapons, especially electromagnetic bombs. However, in the recent military-professional literature, this issue is little represented. Methods: The available e...
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University of Defence in Belgrade
2021
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| Sumario: | Introduction/purpose: Technological progress has led to the
actualization of the problem of construction and use of high-energy
microwave weapons, especially electromagnetic bombs. However, in
the recent military-professional literature, this issue is little represented.
Methods: The available existing literature on the subject was analyzed.
Results: It has been established that the general principles of functioning
and theoretical bases have been widely available and known for many
years. Numerous experiments in specialized institutions have confirmed
the electromagnetic pulse effectiveness. This is especially true of
sensitivity of devices based on semiconductor technology. Also, it is
assumed that, at the current technological level, technical solutions are
widely available to a large number of entities. The most common model of electromagnetic bomb dealt with in the literature is the realization of the
use of a compression flux generator and an oscillator with a virtual
cathode. According to the authors, this variant would ensure that the final
product has realistic physical dimensions and sufficient strength to be
useful. Another problem identified in the literature is the massive absence
of adequate protection measures against the effects of electromagnetic
pulses. This applies not only to the civilian but also to the military sector
and imposes the need to invest significant resources in order to
subsequently increase resilience.
Conclusion: The available literature indicates that it is possible to make an
electromagnetic bomb of acceptable physical dimensions and power. It is
assumed that it would generate an electromagnetic pulse with a power of
about 10 GW and a frequency of 5 GHz. In combination with highprecision weapons, even protected devices would be successfully
disabled. The wide presence of semiconductor technology in all spheres
of life makes this weapon extremely effective and it is realistic to expect its
much wider application in the coming period.
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