Shock Compression of Condensed Matter--1995
Shock Compression of Condensed Matter--1995

Author: S. C. Schmidt

Publisher: A I P Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 720

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Annotation A two-volume set containing papers from the August 1995 conference, describing both the micro- and macroscopic mechanical, chemical, electromagnetic, and optical response of condensed phase materials to shock stimuli, and discussing theoretical, computational, and experimental results. Includes sections on equations of state, phase transitions, material properties and synthesis, and optical, electrical, and laser studies, with emphasis on explosive behavior and initiation. Other highlights include explosive safety and shock waves for industrial and medical applications, measurement techniques, and gauge development. Includes a plenary lecture on applications of shock compression science to Earth and planetary physics. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Shock Compression of Condensed Matter--2003
Shock Compression of Condensed Matter--2003

Author: Michael D. Furnish

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Published: 2004

Total Pages: 820

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Two volumes contain 350 papers presented at the 13th Biennial International Conference of the APS Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter (Portland, Oregon, July 2003). One of the three plenary lectures was given by James Asay (Institute for Shock Physics, Washington State U., Pullman, Washington) on wave structure studies in condensed matter physics. The papers in v.1 address nonenergetic materials; energetic materials; phase transitions; the modeling, simulation, theory, and molecular dynamics modeling of nonreactive and reactive materials; spall, fracture, and fragmentation; constitutive and microstructural properties of metals; mechanical properties of polymers and composites; and mechanical properties of ceramics, glasses, ionic solids, and liquids. The largest number of papers in v.2 are under the headings mechanical properties of reactive materials; detonation and burn phenomena; explosive and initiation studies; experimental techniques; and geophysics, structures, and medical applications. The contributors represent 14 countries, where they work in state and private industry and academic settings. Indexed by both author and subject. Annotation :2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Shock Compression of Condensed Matter--1997
Shock Compression of Condensed Matter--1997

Author: S. C. Schmidt

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Published: 1998

Total Pages: 1058

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Annotation Presents 236 papers from the July/August, 1997 conference. Included are sections on equations of state; phase transitions; mechanical properties of reactive and nonreactive materials; material properties and synthesis; optical, electrical, and laser studies; hypervelocity phenomenology; and impact and penetration mechanics. Attention is focused on the strain and failure behavior, the weak impulse initiation, and the safety aspects of explosives. Developments in measurement techniques, particularly those employing fast optical methods, are also discussed. The CD-ROM contains the contents of the text. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

The History of the APS Shock Compression of Condensed Matter Topical Group
The History of the APS Shock Compression of Condensed Matter Topical Group

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Published: 2001

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In order to provide broader scientific recognition and to advance the science of shock compressed condensed matter, a group of American Physical Society (APS) members worked within the Society to make this field an active part of the APS. Individual papers were presented at APS meetings starting in the 1940's and shock wave sessions were organized starting with the 1967 Pasadena meeting. Shock wave topical conferences began in 1979 in Pullman, WA. Signatures were obtained on a petition in 1984 from a balanced cross-section of the shock wave community to form an APS Topical Group (TG). The APS Council officially accepted the formation of the Shock Compression of Condensed Matter (SCCM) TG at its October 1984 meeting. This action firmly aligned the shock wave field with a major physical science organization. Most early topical conferences were sanctioned by the APS while those held after 1992 were official APS meetings. The topical group organizes a shock wave topical conference in odd numbered years while participating in shock wave/high pressure sessions at APS general meetings in even numbered years.