How does it work

Despite all their advantages, modern technologies are vulnerable to high-power microwave radiation. Even military microcircuits protected from such interference may not withstand a shock of several kilowatts from a short distance, resulting in interference and a sharp increase in the temperature of the electronics.

A group of scientists from the National University of Defense Technologies has developed a “low-temperature plasma shield” that protects sensitive microcircuits from electromagnetic weapons with a power of up to 170 kilowatts, hitting from a distance of up to three meters. Laboratory tests have shown the effectiveness of this unusual technology.

We are in the process of developing miniature devices that will implement this technology.
– said Chen Zongsheng, head of the scientific group.

It is emphasized that this invention is a response to the latest activities of the Pentagon, which has already begun to implement energy weapons: “Active Drop System” (ADS), “Dust Eagle” (Vigilant Eagle) system and AGM-86 cruise missiles with microwave emitters.

In the past, protection of electronic devices was mainly limited to microcircuits. However, with the increase in the power of offensive weapons, additional measures were needed: protective layers consisting of metamaterials that change their physical structure to resist electromagnetic waves. However, these systems could not simultaneously cope with the dangers of temperature rise and electronic interference.

The plasma shield is a completely new approach. Developers took a soft path instead of a tough confrontation Redirects destructive electromagnetic waves to use the attacker’s energy against itself. After verifying with the help of mathematics that this strategy did not violate the fundamental laws of physics, scientists began creating a stable layer of plasma.

When electromagnetic waves come into contact with the charged particles of the shield, they immediately absorb the energy of the waves and enter a highly active state. If enemy attacks continue The plasma density in space increases and all incoming energy is reflected like a mirror. In other words, the more active the attack, the more reliable the defense. As soon as the wave power decreases, the plasma returns to its initial state.

The team still faces a number of unresolved issues:

• For example, protecting the device from interference from low-power electromagnetic waves that use missiles and drones to transmit signals.
• Or to prevent neutralization of the shield by changing the signal frequency – for this the response frequency range of the shield must be as wide as possible.
• Additionally, the device must remain relatively compact and lightweight.