Systems and methods for modifying and enhancing explosives by irradiating a reaction zone
US10883805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/3595
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and methods for modifying or amplifying explosive devices through electromagnetic radiation (EMR). Exemplary embodiments provide increased energy density to an explosive reaction zone to allow increased blast overpressures, detonation velocity, and energy release without changing the explosive materials or quantity of explosives. An exemplary embodiment irradiates a reaction zone immediately before an explosive detonates to modify the explosive properties of an explosive device. Exemplary embodiments utilize automated targeting of EMR sources for precise modification of explosions with standardized and predictable effects.
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