The electromagnetic pulse (EMP) produced by the gamma rays from nuclear explosions is discussed. The gamma rays produce a current of Compton recoil electrons, and these electrons produce further ionization so that the air becomes conducting. The Compton current leads to the generation of electromagnetic fields according to Maxwell's equations. The conductivity tends to limit the magnitude of the fields.
On the electromagnetic pulse produced by nuclear explosions
Durch Kernexplosionen erzeugte elektromagnetische Pulse
IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility ; 20 , 1/P1 ; 3-13
1978
11 Seiten, 2 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 23 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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