5. Content
•Introduction
•History
•Basic Principle of E-bomb
•E-Bomb Technology Base
•Explosively pumped Flux Compression Generator (FCG)
•Design of FCG
•FCG Operation:
•High Power Microwave Sources – The Vircator
•Operation Of E-bomb
•Coupling modes..
•Protection/defense against electromagnetic bomb
•Advantages of E-bomb
•Limitations of electromagnetic bombs
•Conclusions:
6. WHAT IS E-BOMB?
(ELECTROMAGNETIC BOMB)
It is weapon of Electrical Mass
Disruption
It is based on Electromagnet-
tic Pulse Theory
This weapon change magnetic
field which couple with electric
circuitry to produce damage
currents surges
7. An Electromagnetic Pulse Bomb (or EMP) is a non-lethal,
but highly destructive, weapon that emits an electromagnetic
pulse that disables all electrical circuitry within a certain
radius.
INTRODUCTION :
In a matter of seconds, a big enough e-bomb could thrust
an entire city back 200 years or cripple a military unit.
An e-bomb is a weapon designed to take advantage of
cutting of power in an area, destroying of machines that use
electricity.
It can destroy Power Grids, Electronics and
Communication System along an entire coast but spare
human and other living species.
8. History
In 1925 ,the theory behind the E-bomb was proposed by scientist
Arther.H.Compton.
In 1940, the existence of the Electromagnetic Pulse was observed.
In 1998 , David Schriner a electrical engineer in US navy developed a
E-bomb whose effect cover circular area having 15 meter radius.
In 2000 ,British scientist Bae Dynamics developed an E-bomb that
could destroy electrical and electronics system for miles.
Presently Russia ,USA ,England are equipped with this
electromagnetic weapon
In Asia India is the only country to have e-bomb.
9. Basic Principle of E-bomb
The Electromagnetic pulse (Emp) effect.
The Electromagnetic Pulse is an electromagnetic shock wave.
This pulse of energy produces a powerful electromagnetic field
sufficiently strong to produce short lived transient voltages of thousands
of Volts (i.e. kilovolts) on exposed electrical conductors like wires
,printed circuit boards etc.
10. E-Bomb Technology Base:
Power source : Battery, Capacitor bank
Explosively pumped Flux Compression
Generator (FCG).
High Power Microwave Device
Antenna
13. FCG Operation:
External power source pumps FCG winding with start current
When start current peaks, explosive detonator fired to initiate
explosive burn
Explosive pressure expands armature and creates moving short
Moving armature compresses magnetic field
14.
15. Operation Of E-bomb
Capacitors connects to Stator sets electrical current through
wires Generates Intense Magnetic Field.
Fuse mechanism ignites the explosive material Explosion travels
as wave through the middle of the armature cylinder.
Explosion passes through cylinder Cylinder comes in contact with
stator winding creates a short circuit cuts the stator off from its
power supply.
Moving short circuit compresses Magnetic Field generates
Intense Electromagnetic burst.
16.
17. COUPLING MODES..
Front Door Coupling occurs typically when power from an
electromagnetic weapon is coupled into an antenna associated with radar
or communications equipment .
Back Door Coupling through power/data cabling, telephone wiring
and destroys exposed semiconductor devices
18. THE DELIVERY OF CONVENTIONAL E-BOMBS:
Electromagnetic warheads may be fitted to range of delivery vehicles.
20. Advantages of E-bomb
Permanent damages the electrical appliances such as computers and
micro processor devices.
Easy to diffuse or to destroy the missiles.
Destroys the communication system.
It can even stop working of generator or cars.
It can destroy Power Grids and Electronics System along an entire
coast but spare human and other living species.
21. Limitations of Electromagnetic Bombs
The limitations of electromagnetic weapons are determined by ,
* Weapon implementation
* Means of delivery
Accuracy of delivery and achievable range must be considered against
the allowable damage for the chosen target.
An inaccurately delivered weapon of large range may be unusable
against a target .
Patients who are on the ventilation in hospital or using pacemaker
may lose there life because of no electric power
22. REFERENCES
[1]. Abrams, Michael, “ Dawn of The E-bomb”, IEEE spectrum,
November 2003.
[2]. Kopp, C., “A doctrine for the use of electromagnetic pulse
bombs”, Air Power Studies Centre, Paper No. 15, 1993.
[3]. Kopp, C., “ An introduction to the technical and operational
aspects of the electromagnetic bomb”, Air Power Studies Centre,
Paper No.-50,19
[5] E-Bomb – FAQ by Carlo Kopp (2012)
http://www.ausairpower.net/E-Bomb-FAQ.html
[6] How E-Bombs Work by Tom Harris
http://science.howstuffworks.com/e-bomb.htm