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THE hydrodynamic theory of detonation has proved to be very fruitful for the discussion of steady detonation. According to the theory an intense shock wave is a prerequisite for the accomplishment of the chemical reaction during the short space of time that is available. The theory does not, however, explain how the shock wave is generated at initiation.
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JOHANSSON, C. Heat Pulses at Initiation of Liquid Explosives. Nature 194, 83 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1038/194083a0
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