05-07-2013, 03:39 PM
The E-bomb - A Weapon of Electrical Mass Destruction
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Introduction:
It is a Future weapon i.e. more suitable weapons than conventional weapon to achieve shock effect over large target sets with small attacking forces.
Electromagnetic bombs (E-bombs) can perform such a role.
The objective is to paralyze the enemy’s communication systems as quickly as possible.
E-bomb Technology Base:
Power source - Explosively pumped Flux Compression Generator (FCG).
FCG invented by Los Alamos Labs during the 1950s.
FCG can produce tens of Mega Joules in tens to hundreds of microseconds.
Peak current of an FCG is 1000 X that of a typical lightning stroke.
The Physics of the FCG:
- Fast explosive compresses a magnetic field
- FCG transfers mechanical energy into the magnetic field
- Peak currents of Mega Amperes demonstrated in many experiments
FCG Operation:
External power source pumps FCG winding with start current.
When start current peaks, explosive lense fired to initiate explosive burn.
Explosive pressure expands armature and creates moving short
Moving armature compresses magnetic field
Coupling Modes:
Front Door Coupling through antennas.
Destroys RF semiconductor devices in transmitters and receivers
Back Door Coupling through power/data cabling, telephone wiring
Destroys exposed semiconductor devices
Punches through isolation transformers.
Semiconductor Vulnerability:
Semiconductor components using CMOS are destroyed by exposure to tens of volts of electrical voltage
High speed - high density semiconductors are highly vulnerable due small junction sizes and low breakdown voltages
Electronic Combat
The objective is to paralyze the opponent’s communication systems as quickly as possible.
The E-bomb enables rapid attrition of enemy electronic assets over large areas.
The E-bomb offers important force multiplication effects compared to the use of conventional weapons.
Conclusions:
E-bomb is a WEMD.
High payoff in using E-bombs against fundamental infrastructure, resulting in substantial paralysis.
E-bombs will become a decisive capability in Strategic Warfare and Electronic Combat.
E-bombs are a non-lethal weapon.
The critical issues for the next decade are the deployment of E-bombs and the hardening of fundamental infrastructure.