Folding Detonation Waves

  • 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
Published
2014-02-10
How to Cite
Singh, V. (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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