Transient electromagnetic device

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A transient electromagnetic device (TED) is a device that emits a transient pulse of electromagnetic radiation of a few picoseconds in length. TEDs generally use spark gap switches, in oil or in pressurized gas pulse storage lines, or explosively pumped flux compression generators.

TEDs have been examined by the US military for their threat potential as a weapon that harms computer systems.

References

• [1] Joint Economic Committee Hearing, Radio Frequency Weapons and Proliferation: Potential Impact on the Economy, Wednesday, February 25, 1998

Compare with

• electrostatic discharge

See also

• microwave
• Electromagnetic pulse (EMP)
• High Energy Radio Frequency weapons (HERF)
• CyberwarTemplate:Electro-stub

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