Effects of Electromagnetic Pulses on a Multilayered System

Abstract

Electromagnetic pulses (EMP) can be very destructive and protecting against them is crucial. This paper discusses a method to determine the effects an intentional EMP would have on a system with multiple layers of different materials by simulating the exposure to electromagnetic waves in ANSYS HFSS. Worst case scenarios are tested by applying wavelengths that result in a resonant frequency through the object. The results show the magnitude of the current densities at the surface of the object induced by the EMP waves. The impact of the waves can be determined by reviewing the current density through the object with respect to the physical properties of the materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA605298

Entities

People

  • A. Upia
  • H. L. Moore
  • J. L. Zirnheld
  • K. M. Burke
  • P. Haney

Organizations

  • University at Buffalo

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Current Density
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Pulses
  • Energy Systems
  • Frequency
  • Generators
  • Governments
  • Materials
  • Physical Properties
  • Plane Waves
  • Quantum Yields
  • Radiation
  • Repetition Rate
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Simulations
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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