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Physics and Chemistry of Solids

Experimental study of dynamic behaviour at short timescales
 

Determining the Reaction Zone Length in Shock Initiated PETN
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2022
J Edgeley

Optical spectroscopy of HMX reaction regimes
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2021
O J Morley

The effects of microstructure and nanostructure upon dynamic ductile fracture
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2020
S Ward

The solid particle erosion of polycrystalline diamond at high and low temperatures
PhD Thesis, 
University of Cambridge, 2019
A J Henderson

Structural evolution in the dynamic plasticity of FCC metals
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2018
L J Lea

Adaptation of Biophysical Platforms to the study of Blast Injury
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2017
B J Butler

The dynamic response of sand: Effects of moisture and morphology
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2017
J I Perry

Shock Compression and Dynamic Fragmentation of Geological Materials
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2014
S S Kirk

Damage in energetic materials
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2014
R L Boddy

The performance of exploding foil initiators and laser driven flyers
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2011
H R Brierley

Hot Spots in ammonium nitrate
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2011
N E Taylor

Shock compression of water and solutions of ammonium nitrate
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2011
M J Morley

Mechanical properties of energetic composites
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2009
D R Drodge

Shock compression of porous materials and diagnostic development
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2009
D J Chapman

High Strain Rate Properties of Geological Materials
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2009
C H Braithwaite

Measurement of Displacements in Granular Systems in Response to Penetration and Compaction
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2009
J W Addiss

The fracture of diamond
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2007
E Zaayman

The Dynamic Response of Piezoelectric Sensors
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2007
C E Lloyd

Deformation and fracture of a polymer bonded explosive and its simulants
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2006
D M Williamson

Development of stereoscopic speckle photography techniques for studies of dynamic plate deformation
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2006
H J Prentice

Ignition of HMX and RDX
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2006
H Czerski

High strain rate properties of materials using Hopkinson bar techniques
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2005
C R Siviour

Temporal and spatial studies of embedded triboluminescent crystals
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2005
T Phillipson

Shock studies of kimberlite, diamond and brittle embedded particles
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2004
G R Willmott

Shock and ballistic properties of bainitic steel and tungsten alloys
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2004
R I Hammond

Electro-optic studies of low-level luminescent processes
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2004
A Chakaravarty

Digital speckle radiography
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2002
S G Grantham

The polishing of diamond
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2002
J R Hird

Solid Particle Erosion of Freestanding CVD Diamond
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2002
A R Davies

The fracture of brittle epoxy and PMMA polymers subjected to localised loading conditions
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2001
R A Majzoub

The development and characterisation of a laser-driven flyer system
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2001
M W Greenway

The role of hot-spots in the ignition and growth of explosion
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2001
S G Grantham

Low-level impact loading of explosives
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2001
J E Balzer

Quasistatic studies of the deformation, strength and failure of polymer-bonded explosives
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2000
P J Rae

Ballistic impact of rods
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2000
L C Forde 

The fracture of natural and synthetic diamond
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1999
R H Telling

The mechanics of coating removal in jet and pipeline flow
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1999
A G Thomas

The production and study of laser-driven flyer plates
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1998
S Watson

The response of potassium chloride, ammonium nitrate solutions, and emulsion explosives to plate impact loading
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1998
S D Galbraith

Liquid impact of IR materials: equipment development, damage thresholds and transmission losses
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1998
C F Kennedy

The laser ignition of energetic materials
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1997
S G Goveas

The response of alumina ceramics to plate impact loading
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1997
N H Murray

Solid particle erosion of infrared transmitting materials including coated samples
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1997
G H Jilbert

Applications of optical strain measurement techniques to composite materials
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1996
H T Goldrein

Mechanically induced degradation of diamond
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1996
F M van Bouwelen

The response of CVD diamond and other brittle materials to multiple liquid impacts
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1996
E J Coad

Characterisation of peracids
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1996
D P Smith

Characterisation of peracids
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1995
S E Grillo

The erosive cleaning of surfaces
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1995
P L Kaye

The deflagration-to-detonation transition in granular secondary explosives
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1995
P E Luebcke

The mechanical and thermal properties of protective thin films for infrared application
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1994
E D Nicholson

The acoustic sizing of bubbles in liquids
PhD Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1994
A J Hardwick

 

Our group library contains several hundred PhD theses, detailing a chronological history of energetics, shock, friction, fracture and wear research stretching back more than seven decades. Only the more recent additions are included here; please contact us if you are interested in accessing our historic collection