Laser-Generated Shocks and Bubbles as Laboratory-Scale Models of Underwater Explosions
Abstract
Underwater shocks and bubbles were generated using a high energy pulsed laser system. The advantages of this experimental approach are: (1) precisely controlled and measured experimental conditions; (2) improved diagnostics, including extensive imaging capabilities; (3) unique experiments, including a simultaneously detonated line charge; and (4) the ability to provide validation quality data for hydrodynamic simulation codes. Bubble sensitivity to variation of several experimental parameters was examined. Numerical simulations were performed corresponding to the experimental shots, showing that empirical bubble theory, experimental bubble data, and simulations were all in good agreement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2003
- Source ID
- 10.1155/2003/647530
Entities
People
- Alexandra Landsberg
- Charles Manka
- Daniel Tam
- Jacob Grün
- L. Dale Bibee
- T. G. Jones
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Naval Research Laboratory