Electrothermal-chemical (ETC) ignition systems have been demonstrated in gun systems to provide desirable characteristics including reproducible shorter ignition delays. We present a combined theoretical and experimental study of the capillary discharge with an aim to develop a capillary plasma source with efficient energy conversion. In addition, a detailed understanding of the dynamics of the plasma-propellant interaction is considered one of the key elements to the future success of practical ETC ...
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