cyberelectromagnetic

Cyberelectromagnetic is a term used to describe the interdisciplinary study of the interactions between cybernetic systems and electromagnetic phenomena. It covers how digital networks, autonomous devices, and control systems operate within, generate, or are affected by electromagnetic fields, and how such environments influence cyber operations and information security. The concept draws on cybernetics, electromagnetism, computer science, and electrical engineering to address problems at the convergence of computation, communication, and physical processes.

Key areas include modeling electromagnetic interactions in networked systems, electromagnetic compatibility and shielding, interference mitigation, and the design of secure, reliable wireless communications. It also encompasses cyber-physical security, where electromagnetic signals from sensors, actuators, or wireless channels become part of control loops and data pathways, raising considerations for both performance and resilience.

Applications span robust Internet of Things and mobile networks in electromagnetic interference-rich environments, wireless power transfer and energy harvesting, electromagnetic sensing and imaging, and EM-aware control of industrial automation and smart infrastructure. The field often emphasizes the integration of physical-layer knowledge with cyber-system design to improve reliability, safety, and efficiency in complex environments.

Challenges include regulatory and safety constraints, potential privacy and surveillance issues, and the dual-use risks of exploiting electromagnetic phenomena for harm. Research commonly relies on multidisciplinary tools such as electromagnetic simulation, network theory, sensor fusion, and EMC testing, and it seeks to establish common terminology and interoperability across engineering disciplines. The term cyberelectromagnetic is not universally standardized and may be used as an umbrella concept to describe overlapping concerns across related fields.