California Institute of Technology

Explosion Dynamics Laboratory


Explosion dynamics is the study of the thermodynamic, chemical kinetics, fluid dynamics and solid mechanics associated with rapid combustion and shock waves.
The Explosion Dynamics Laboratory is the research group led by Prof. Joe Shepherd in the Graduate Aerospace Laboratories at the California Institute of Technology. Explore the links to learn about past and present activities in the laboratory.
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