electromagnetic pulse
Americannoun
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After carefully filtering the signal, the researchers confirmed they had detected an electromagnetic pulse measuring just 0.83 zeptojoules.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2026
Even a single, relatively small nuclear detonation hundreds of miles above the heads of Americans would create an electromagnetic pulse - or EMP - that would have apocalyptic results.
From BBC ● May 23, 2025
The current models have systems built to withstand the electromagnetic pulse of a nuclear explosion.
From BBC ● May 17, 2025
In these sessions, the provider places a magnetic coil against the patient’s scalp that emits a gentle electromagnetic pulse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2024
“Our radio communicators went dead almost immediately. Probably an electromagnetic pulse device. But I’ll get us back to camp. Give me the Holo.”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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