Mach‐Reflection of Detonation Waves in condensed high explosives

Abstract

Abstract In a cylindrical arrangement as deviced by G. R. Fowles and W. M. Isbell for the generation of Mach‐reflection of shock waves in solids Mach‐reflection of detonation waves in condensed high explosives with different detonation velocities is investigated. The process is observed directly by flash x‐ray radiography. By means of this arrangement it is possible to generate via Mach‐reflection a plane detonation wave, the Mach‐disk. Characteristics and applications of the Mach‐disk are discussed.