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Theories and Techniques of Initiation

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Explosive Effects and Applications

Part of the book series: High-Pressure Shock Compression of Condensed Matter ((SHOCKWAVE))

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This chapter outlines the elementary theories of thermal and shock initiation of explosives and some generic initiation techniques for weapon systems.

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  1. Computational Mechanics Associates, P.O. Box 11314, Baltimore, MD, 21239, USA

    Jonas A. Zukas

  2. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD, 21005, USA

    William P. Walters

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Lee, P.R. (1998). Theories and Techniques of Initiation. In: Zukas, J.A., Walters, W.P. (eds) Explosive Effects and Applications. High-Pressure Shock Compression of Condensed Matter. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-0589-0_6

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