Text: An Old Idea Made New The theory behind the E-bomb was proposed in 1925 by physicist Arthur H. Compton--not to build weapons, but to study atoms. Compton demonstrated that firing a stream of highly energetic photons into atoms that have a low atomic number causes them to eject a stream of electrons. Physics students know this phenomenon as the Compton Effect. It became a key tool in unlocking the secrets of the atom. Ironically, this nuclear research led to an unexpected demonstration of the power of the Compton Effect, and spawned a new type of weapon. In 1958, nuclear weapons designers ignited hydrogen bombs high over the Pacific Ocean. The detonations created bursts of gamma rays that, upon striking the oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere, released a tsunami of electrons that spread for hundreds of miles. Street lights were blown out in Hawaii and radio navigation was disrupted for 18 hours, as far away as Australia. The United States set out to learn how to "harden" electronics against this electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and develop EMP weapons. America has remained at the forefront of EMP weapons development. Although much of this work is classified, it's believed that current efforts are based on using high-temperature superconductors to create intense magnetic fields. What worries terrorism experts is an idea the United States studied but discarded--the Flux Compression Generator (FCG). A Poor Man's E-Bomb An FCG is an astoundingly simple weapon. It consists of an explosives-packed tube placed inside a slightly larger copper coil, as shown below. The instant before the chemical explosive is detonated, the coil is energized by a bank of capacitors, creating a magnetic field. The explosive charge detonates from the rear forward. As the tube flares outward it touches the edge of the coil, thereby creating a moving short circuit. "The propagating short has the effect of compressing the magnetic field while reducing the inductance of the stator [coil]," says Kopp. "The result is that FCGs will produce a ramping current pulse, which breaks before the final disintegration of the device. Published results suggest ramp times of tens of hundreds of microseconds and peak currents of tens of millions of amps." The pulse that emerges makes a lightning bolt seem like a flashbulb by comparison. An Air Force spokesman, who describes this effect as similar to a lightning strike, points out that electronics systems can be protected by placing them in metal enclosures called Faraday Cages that divert any impinging electromagnetic energy directly to the ground. Foreign military analysts say this reassuring explanation is incomplete. The India Connection The Indian military has studied FCG devices in detail because it fears that Pakistan, with which it has ongoing conflicts, might use E-bombs against the city of Bangalore, a sort of Indian Silicon Valley. An Indian Institute for Defense Studies and Analysis study of E-bombs points to two problems that have been largely overlooked by the West. The first is that very-high-frequency pulses, in the microwave range, can worm their way around vents in Faraday Cages. The second concern is known as the "late-time EMP effect," and may be the most worrisome aspect of FCG devices. It occurs in the 15 minutes after detonation. During this period, the EMP that surged through electrical systems creates localized magnetic fields. When these magnetic fields collapse, they cause electric surges to travel through the power and telecommunication infrastructure. This string-of-firecrackers effect means that terrorists would not have to drop their homemade E-bombs directly on the targets they wish to destroy. Heavily guarded sites, such as telephone switching centers and electronic funds-transfer exchanges, could be attacked through their electric and telecommunication connections. Knock out electric power, computers and telecommunication and you've destroyed the foundation of modern society. In the age of Third World-sponsored terrorism, the E-bomb is the great equalizer. The next Pearl Harbor will not announce itself with a searing flash of nuclear light or with the plaintive wails of those dying of Ebola or its genetically engineered twin. You will hear a sharp crack in the distance. By the time you mistakenly identify this sound as an innocent clap of thunder, the civilized world will have become unhinged. Fluorescent lights and television sets will glow eerily bright, despite being turned off. The aroma of ozone mixed with smoldering plastic will seep from outlet covers as electric wires arc and telephone lines melt. Your Palm Pilot and MP3 player will feel warm to the touch, their batteries overloaded. Your computer, and every bit of data on it, will be toast. And then you will notice that the world sounds different too. The background music of civilization, the whirl of internal-combustion engines, will have stopped. Save a few diesels, engines will never start again. You, however, will remain unharmed, as you find yourself thrust backward 200 years, to a time when electricity meant a lightning bolt fracturing the night sky. This is not a hypothetical, son-of-Y2K scenario. It is a realistic assessment of the damage the Pentagon believes could be inflicted by a new generation of weapons--E-bombs. The first major test of an American electromagnetic bomb is scheduled for next year. Ultimately, the Army hopes to use E-bomb technology to explode artillery shells in midflight. The Navy wants to use the E-bomb's high-power microwave pulses to neutralize antiship missiles. And, the Air Force plans to equip its bombers, strike fighters, cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles with E-bomb capabilities. When fielded, these will be among the most technologically sophisticated weapons the U.S. military establishment has ever built. There is, however, another part to the E-bomb story, one that military planners are reluctant to discuss. While American versions of these weapons are based on advanced technologies, terrorists could use a less expensive, low-tech approach to create the same destructive power. "Any nation with even a 1940s technology base could make them," says Carlo Kopp, an Australian-based expert on high-tech warfare. "The threat of E-bomb proliferation is very real." POPULAR MECHANICS estimates a basic weapon could be built for $400. From: "Mail List Man" To: Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2001 9:53 PM Subject: [The-Dream-Mine] A vision of the EMP attack Many have been talking about EMP and how this might bring about the 'overnight' crash Bishop Koyle talked about. It reminded me of a vision that Dr. Bill Deagle had. I did a little searching and was able to find it. According to him, it is the president of the United States that gives the 'go ahead' for the EMP attack. I guess this rules out my theory about the death of the president being what starts the overnight crash. Dr. Bill Deagle has had many impressive visions. Let me know if there is interest to read more of his experiences. ---Dr. Bill Deagle's vision---- Several days before I left on the second winter tour for The Prophecy Club, in the night, I received a supernatural dream and visitation from the angel Gabriel. In the dream he took me to a new facility within Norad located in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs, CO. I told him that I had been in the Norad facility before and wondered why he was taking me there. He stated that many new technologies have been installed there and he was taking me to the most classified part of the complex that had recently been installed and was now operational. As we stood in a control room with flashing computer screens and control board lights, he directed my gaze to a panel in front of us. He said, "Look and tell me what you see!" I looked and saw only a large, plain- looking panel with some writing above the flip panel that said "Neutron Fuse". He raised the panel so I could see under it, and then the angel asked, "Now what do you see?" A large white bubble-shaped button in the center was surrounded with switches and lights indicating a dual unlocking system and activation sequence. He asked, "What do you think will happen when this system is activated and the President of the United States gives the order to push the white button in the center?" I replied, "I don't know!" Suddenly, I was high above the earth with Gabriel and he showed me an array of low earth orbit satellites with parabolic dishes pointed back to specific areas of earth. He said, "When the activation sequence is set forth, it will be just as it would be in a nuclear war. This system is armed to destroy all communications on earth. An electromagnetic pulse is generated by the satellites and directed to earth. All normal microchips will instantly fail, except those that are made of special US and allied military hardware which are resistant to electromagnetic pulse. These chips are the ferromagnetic ones that you have been shown which are made in Colorado Springs." I asked, "Why would they do this terrible thing to our communications and when will it take place?" He replied, "When the enemy has invaded America, at the invitation of the President to force the Mark on all US citizens; then to destroy any opposition, this system will be used to take out communications and all services that rely on microchips, such as power generation and distribution. Then the Great Falling Away will occur, [2TH 2:1] "Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, [2] That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. [3] Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; [4] Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. and the Holy People will die too numerous to count."] I asked, "If this is to happen, what good will it be for me to know and tell the people?" He said, "The people of our Lord Jesus, who hear his voice personally and in cell churches, will have fled to places of refuge. They must know that they must shield their electronics, generators, and other microchip equipment from EMP, (electromagnetic pulse). See, here is what will happen on the freeways of America." Suddenly, I stood with him on a hill looking down on the freeway of Los Angeles, and an endless stream of automobiles lined up with near silence except for the occasional shouts of frustrated motorists and screams from local skirmishes. It was the start of sunset and the eerie silence with the motionless egg-like shaped cars, lined up over the horizon, showed me how helpless we are in large modern cities. I asked, "What will happen?" Gabriel said, "The foreign troops on American soil will force the people of this nation to take the Mark in their hand or forehead, and those who are to be removed to internment camps or executed; their blood cries out to God for judgment, even now before it has taken place. This is the time of the Great Harvest and the Great Martyrdom of the Saints. Remember this dream and vision, and tell the people of America and their allies that judgment is coming-for the sins of this nation have risen up to heaven, and the blood of the innocents cries out from the earth. Yet for a little season the Saints shall be crushed, but their testimonies, prayers, and their blood shall be a fragrant aroma to the Father. He will have mercy before he seeks judgment. At the appointed time He will execute the sentence swiftly, and none of the evil ones will understand or prepare for what is to take place. Sleep now, but remember this vividly, for they must know the truth-those who will be preserved through the fires of tribulation-for a remnant will the Lord keep in the land."

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