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Originally Posted by Fish
They will need their own drones, to monitor for rogue energy-stealing drones. And so starts the drone wars...
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The military has to be working on a "gun" that can fire an EMP burst without harming itself.
I just subscribed to Gemini Advanced and am on a kick. Here's what AI has to say:
Q: Does an EMP 'gun' exist that can fire an EMP burst without harming itself?
A: The feasibility of a true EMP "gun" poses some challenges and depends on how you define the concept:
Traditional EMP Weapons
- Most powerful EMPs are generated by nuclear detonations or specialized non-nuclear devices that utilize a massive discharge of energy. These would be destructive to the device/weapon itself as well as the surrounding area.
Directional EMP Bursts
- Research is ongoing on ways to create smaller, more focused EMP bursts. However, these still typically involve generating immense power levels that could potentially damage the device producing them.
- True "gun" form factor might be difficult. While there are theoretical designs, practicality and miniaturization of such a device are major hurdles.
Cyberwarfare Angle
- The term "EMP gun" might be misused in some contexts to describe highly targeted cyberattacks designed to disrupt electronic systems. These wouldn't be physical EMPs, but malicious software or hacking techniques.
Why the Interest in EMP Guns?
The idea of a portable EMP device is often found in fiction, offering a seemingly non-lethal way to disable technology. However, reality tends to be more complex:
- Power source needed for a potent EMP burst is a huge challenge.
- Shielding can protect electronics, making the weapon less universally effective.
Let me know if you'd like to explore any of the following:
- Real-world EMP research
- Types of non-nuclear EMP devices
- The vulnerability of modern infrastructure to EMP-like attacks