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Preexplosion Phenomena in Prompt Initiation of Secondary Explosives (Review)

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This paper reviews experimental studies of preexplosion phenomena during shock‐wave and laser initiation of secondary high explosives (HEs). The main research results are discussed from the viewpoint of similarity and difference between the processes occurring in these methods of initiation. Approaches to developing research into the phenomena in question are proposed.

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Tarzhanov, V.I. Preexplosion Phenomena in Prompt Initiation of Secondary Explosives (Review). Combustion, Explosion, and Shock Waves 39, 611–618 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:CESW.0000007672.14184.08

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