In a Detonation the Shock Wave?

Detonation Waves in Gases
Detonation waves are shock waves that are sustained by the energy of the chemical reaction that is initiated by the shock compression. ... Depending on various conditions, the compression waves may telescope into a shock front and the shock front may develop into a detonation wave.

What is a detonation wave?

A detonation is a supersonic combustion wave that consists of a shock wave driven by energy release from closely coupled chemical reactions. These waves travel at many times the speed of sound, often reaching speeds of Mach 5, as in the case of a hydrogen–air fuel mixture.

What is a shock wave from an explosion?

Shock wave, strong pressure wave in any elastic medium such as air, water, or a solid substance, produced by supersonic aircraft, explosions, lightning, or other phenomena that create violent changes in pressure. ... Because of this, shock waves propagate in a manner different from that of ordinary acoustic waves.

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