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The flow field associated with a steady, planar, oblique detonation wave is discussed. A revision is provided forβ-θ diagrams, whereβ is the wave angle andθ is the ramp angle. A new solution is proposed for weak underdriven detonation waves that does not violate the second law. A Taylor wave, encountered in unsteady detonation waves, is required. Uniqueness and hysteresis effects are also discussed.
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Ashford, S.A., Emanuel, G. Wave angle for oblique detonation waves. Shock Waves 3, 327–329 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01415831
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