Abstract
The explosive decomposition of heavy metal azides (HMAs) initiated by the electric (streamer) discharge induced by a nanosecond electron beam has been experimentally studied. A physical model is proposed that describes the initiation of an electron-beam-induced HMA explosion, which involves the formation of a strong electric field in a sample and its neutralization by a supersonic anode discharge. The propagating streamer front generates hot spots in a condensed reactive substance, from which the foci of explosive decomposition are formed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 954-956 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Technical Physics Letters |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Nov 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)