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Harris, Tom. "How E-Bombs Work." 23 March 2003. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/e-bomb.htm> 18 May 2008.
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The Nuclear EMP Threat
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E-Bomb Effects
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Introduction to How E-Bombs Work
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