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Joint Actinide Shock Physics Experimental Research - JASPER

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OSTI ID:1167086
Commonly known as JASPER the Joint Actinide Shock Physics Experimental Research facility is a two stage light gas gun used to study the behavior of plutonium and other materials under high pressures, temperatures, and strain rates.
Research Organization:
NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1167086
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English