The initiation and detonation of explosives: An alternative concept

Technical Report · Mon Jan 11 00:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6925188

Walker, F E

An observed phenomenon designated as low-velocity detonation is not described properly by the ZND theory of detonation, nor is the deflagration-to-detonation transition, in which a rapidly burning explosive suddenly detonates with no external initiating shock. The alternative concept discussed can provide useful explanations of these phenomena. It also is a microscopic or atomic-scale model that is consistent with modern molecular dynamics and quantum-mechanical descriptions of shock waves in explosive materials. 80 refs., 19 figs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6925188
• Report Number(s): UCRL-53860; ON: DE88014199
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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