The Detonation Phenomenon

by John H.S. Lee

Book Overview

This book introduces the detonation phenomenon in explosives. It is ideal for engineers and graduate students with a background in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The material is mostly qualitative, aiming to illustrate the physical aspects of the phenomenon. Classical idealized theories of detonation waves are presented first. These permit detonation speed, gas properties ahead and behind the detonation wave, and the distribution of fluid properties...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107430739
• ISBN13: 9781107430730
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"