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
It could require years to fit with additional security systems and upgrades required to carry the president - including the ability to withstand the electromagnetic pulse from a nuclear blast, and to refuel mid-flight.
From BBC ● May 21, 2025
We were this nihilistic, dark look at L.A., and the lead character shut the power off on everything with an electromagnetic pulse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
“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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