Low-energy optical detonator

Details Low-energy optical detonator Low-energy optical detonator

2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Johnson, Stephen M. (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

Igniting devices and systems

Laser or light initiated

Reexamination Certificate

active

07051655

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an optical detonator comprising a secondary explosive disposed in a cavity, an optical fiber having one end connected to a source of laser radiation, and a focusing optical interface situated between the other end of the optical fiber and the secondary explosive and adapted to transmit the laser radiation to the secondary explosive. According to the invention, a layer of an ignition powder is disposed in the cavity between the secondary explosive and the focusing optical interface.

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