Folding Detonation Waves

Authors

  • V. P. Singh Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.33.6136

Keywords:

Folding coordinates, Converging detonation waves

Abstract

Propagation of converging detonation waves in solid explosive is discussed. Whitham's method modified for solid explosives is used. Using folding coordinates, it is found that the strength of detonation waves increases as it moves towards the centre of implosion.

Author Biography

V. P. Singh, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh

Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh-160 020

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Published

2014-02-10

How to Cite

Singh, V. P. (2014). Folding Detonation Waves. Defence Science Journal, 33(1), 53–58. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.33.6136

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 1

Section

General Papers

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