An EMP is a high-intensity burst of electromagnetic energy caused by the rapid acceleration of charged particles. An EMP attack has the potential to decimate America’s electrical and technological infrastructure, effectively sending the U.S. back to the 19th Century. As society grows more reliant on electronic devices, so its vulnerability to an EMP attack.
Introduction to the Research:
Electromagnetic Pulse Attack
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