Background History
Early since the beginning of mankind, wars have broken out between those with disputes and contrasting opinions. To transfer information, simple encoders and decoders were first used to keep the opponent from understanding the message. This was the Enigma in World War II, but has since developed to much more: the electromagnetic bomb.
How It Works
A powerful electromagnetic field is created from very short and intense electromagnetic pulses. Once the bomb is deployed, it wipes out all electrical equipment in the area. This includes generators, refrigerators, computers, and even cell phones. Not only can electromagnetic bombs stop the transfer of information, but can mass chaos across an entire region. While it is believed that the U.S. has E-Bomb capabilities in its arsenal, it is also possible that terrorist groups are building similar weapons.
Impacts/Future Outlook
E-Bomb impact everyone in the world. Even if one does not depend on electricity, the mass chaos will eventually reach them. If an E-Bomb is created by a terrorist group, it can become a massive threat to any country. Unlike nuclear bombs where uranium can be traced to find potential bomb builders, E-Bombs have no special ingredient that can easily be traced.
Pros
- Can stop the flow of information of an enemy
- Can cause mass chaos in an opposing state
Cons
- Can be used by terrorists for mass harm
Works Cited
Harris, Tom. “How E-Bombs Work.” HowStuffWorks Science, HowStuffWorks, 8 Mar. 2018, science.howstuffworks.com/e-bomb.htm.
Pike, John. “The Electromagnetic Bomb - a Weapon of Electrical Mass Destruction.” Vietnam War - American Return to Dog Fighting, www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/report/1996/apjemp.htm.
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