Phenomenology of Explosions – Fundamental Chemical and Physical Mechanisms

In this course, we will delve into the depths of theory and phenomena underlying explosions, a fascinating subject with wide-ranging implications. We will explore the basic question – what is an explosion and how does it differ from a regular combustion process.

To understand this, we will acquire in-depth knowledge of combustion chemistry, kinetics of oxidation reactions, and the rapid release of energy associated with them, including the rapid release of energy during combustion and its impact on the environment.

At the molecular level, we will examine the specific reactions occurring in the material during an explosion, focusing on oxidation reactions and their kinetics. We will investigate the conditions required for an explosion to occur, the materials capable of causing it, and the reasons behind it.

Our research will lead us to the concepts of pressure and force – central factors in understanding how explosions exert forces and affect their surroundings. We will examine the unique external physical conditions required for an explosion and analyze how environmental factors may influence the nature and intensity of the explosion. An important part of this will be understanding the role of density, especially the molecular arrangement of the material.

We will dive into the scene of events at the level of the first hundredths of a second of the explosion process and characterize it using the theoretical tools we have acquired.

Finally, we will delve into the complex and intriguing world of nuclear explosions, discussing their unique properties and the complex physics behind their immense and enormous power.

This course will provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the physics and chemistry of explosions, integrating a variety of theoretical principles and ideas from different fields. The course material will be tailored to the age of the learners.

* The course material will be tailored to the age of the learners.