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Characterizing the effects of scale and heating rate on micro-scale explosive ignition criteria

Hafenrichter, Everett H.; Pahl, Robert J.

Laser diode ignition experiments were conducted in an effort to characterize the effects of scale and heating rate on micro-scale explosive ignition criteria. Over forty experiments were conducted with various laser power densities and laser spot sizes. In addition, relatively simple analytical and numerical calculations were performed to assist with interpretation of the experimental data and characterization of the explosive ignition criteria.