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.


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    Title :

    On the electromagnetic pulse produced by nuclear explosions


    Additional title:

    Durch Kernexplosionen erzeugte elektromagnetische Pulse


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    11 Seiten, 2 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 23 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English