Electrical augmentation of detonation wave

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1980-07-17

1982-04-20

Nelson, Peter A.

Ammunition and explosives

Igniting devices and systems

Laser or light initiated

102305, 102701, F42C 1900

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043253059

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for electrical augmentation of steady state detonation waves in solid or fluid explosives. Two electrical conductors are disposed along opposed margins of explosive material and coupled across a source of electrical energy. When the explosive material is detonated and as the detonation wave propagates along the explosive material, electrical energy is furnished across the conductors and into the detonation wave which is more conductive than either the undetonated explosive or detonation product gases. The electrical energy coupled into the detonation wave adds energy over and above that which is normally delivered chemically and thus causes the detonation pressure and velocity to increase and therefore increases the ability of the explosive material to accelerate objects and do work.

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