Shock wave generators are capable of producing focused acoustic or
electromagnetic energy that can break up objects such as kidney stones
and other similar materials. EMP generators can produce pulses of
electromagnetic energy that can destroy the sensitive electronics in
computers and microprocessors. Destabilized LCR circuits can produce
multi megawatt pulses by using an explosive wire disruptive switch.
These high power pulses can be coupled into antennas, conic sections,
horns etc for very directional effects. Research is currently being
undertaken to disable vehicles thus avoiding dangerous high speed
chases. The trick is to generate a high enough power pulse to fry the
electronic control processor modules. This could be a lot simpler if the
vehicle was covered in plastic or fiber glass rather than metal. The
shielding of the metal body offers a challenge to the researcher to
develop a practical system. A system could be built that could do this
but would be costly, large and produce collateral damage to friendly
targets.