Potential for a unified topological approach to electromagnetic effects protection

An approach to the potential unification technology for a wide spectrum of electromagnetic environments (EMEs) is presented. Of particular interest is the protection of complex electronic systems. An electromagnetic topological approach is utilized to develop a consistent shielding protection method. Applicable electromagnetic topological techniques are presented. The varying characteristics of the various EMEs, for electromagnetic sources both internal and external to the system, are described. The EMEs considered include: electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC), lightning electromagnetic pulse (LEMP), nuclear EMP (NEMP), and high-power microwaves (HPMs). Existing protection practices, incompatibilities, and suggested remedies are discussed. A quantitative and generalized topological protection approach and the basic technological means for applying it are presented