Incorporation of Reactive Dynamics in Simulations of Chemically-Sustained Shock Waves
Abstract
A two-dimensional molecular-dynamics model of a chemically-sustained shock wave in a molecular solid is discussed. A many-body expression that realistically describes chemical bonding in condensed phases is used for interatomic potential. The results demonstrate that simple reactive collisions are sufficient to self-sustain a shock wave with a velocity that is comparable to experimental detonation velocities. Features characteristic of macroscopic detonations such as an intrinsic detonation velocity and a following flow are observed on a microscopic scale.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 28, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA228862
Entities
People
- C. T. White
- Donald W. Brenner
- Mark L. Elert
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory