Foundational metal combustion studies characterize combustion of individual particles. In
experiments, disruptive events occur commonly, including microexplosions, rapid changes …

Direct injection studies of liquid jets in supersonic crossflows (JICFs) are critical for
understanding supersonic combustion systems. Previous studies in the literature have …

Recognizing the extent of perchlorate pollution in the environment is critical to preventing
and mitigating potential perchlorate harm to human health. The presence and distribution of …

We develop a new processing algorithm for the analysis of high-speed quantitative
polarized light microscopy measurements. The measurements are obtained using a high …

Understanding the thermophysical properties and fracture mechanics of energetic materials
is critical for ensuring safety and reliability during manufacturing, transport, and operation. In …

Understanding droplet breakup in jet in crossflow (JICF) environments is important for
designing injectors that produce more efficient atomization, and by extension, more efficient …

Recent interest in civil supersonic transport (CST) has led to a number of new technologies
focused on improving the environmental footprint of CST jet engines. Currently, lean …

Detonation engines can produce thrust with few or no moving parts, making these engines
compact, lightweight, and capable of high maximum efficiencies. While gas-phase …

Various colors in display fireworks are caused by high temperature metals burning with
oxygen supplied by oxidizers such as potassium chlorate (KClO3), potassium perchlorate …