Abstract

A simple formalism is developed to calculate the rate of internal vibrational excitation of a molecule in a lattice due to abrupt deformation of the bonds of the molecule as a result of the application of a shock pulse to the lattice. The excitation rate is calculated as a function of rise time of the pulse and peak pressure for the case of 1,3,5-trinitro, 1,3,5-triazocyclohexane. It is shown that large vibrational excitation rates can be achieved if the rise time of the shock pulse is in the order of the period of vibration of the bond. The possible role of this process in shock induced chemical reactions in solids is considered.

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