Abstract
A method is presented for computing the transient current and temperature distributions in electrically exploded foils. The model employed is applicable up until the time of burst. Calculations are presented for Al, Cu, and Au foils showing good agreement with experimental current waveforms and burst times over a wide range of capacitor-bank charging voltages and for varying foil cross sections. The two-dimensional nature of the calculation permits investigation of effects associated with nonuniform heating of the foil and gives an estimate of the simultaneity of burst.
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