Electromagnetic pulse apparatus, system, and method

An electromagnetic pulse system for generating a targeted electromagnetic pulse, comprising:

• a housing element comprising an outer surface and an inner surface extending between a first end and a second end, wherein the outer surface is disposed opposite the inner surface;
• a plasma reaction chamber defined by the inner surface and configured to generate an electromagnetic field;
• a plurality of electrodes disposed within the plasma reaction chamber and configured to define an arc path between the first end and the second end, wherein the arc path comprises the electromagnetic field;
• a power supply operatively coupled to the housing element and configured to produce an electromagnetic pulse within the electromagnetic field;
• a catalyst injection collar coupled to one of the first end and the second end and configured to introduce a catalyst material into the plasma reaction chamber to amplify the electromagnetic pulse;
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• a triggering device operatively coupled to the power supply, wherein the triggering device is configured to carry a current to actuate the power supply.

A method for generating a targeted electromagnetic pulse, the method comprising:

• providing a plasma reaction chamber configured to generate an electromagnetic field, wherein the plasma reaction chamber comprises a power supply and a plurality of electrodes forming an arc path;
• introducing a catalyst material into the plasma reaction chamber, wherein the catalyst material is configured to amplify an electromagnetic pulse within the electromagnetic field;
• actuating the power supply such that arc energy is transmitted along the arc path to generate the electromagnetic pulse;
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• discharging the electromagnetic pulse from the plasma reaction chamber such that the electromagnetic pulse is directed towards an intended target.