What Is an Electromagnetic Pulse?
An electromagnetic pulse, otherwise known as an EMP, is an electromagnetic radiation surge that can couple with electrical systems. This coupling often results in damage to the current or voltage of a device due to the resulting impact on both electric and magnetic fields. Often, this burst is the result of an explosion caused by nuclear energy producing a fluctuating magnetic field with sudden impact. An electromagnetic pulse can also be caused by a simple short-duration blast of electromagnetic energy from a broadband, high-intensity device.
