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A theoretical interpretation is suggested in order to explain the inward propagation of luminous fronts when a powerful laser beam is focused on solid deuterium ice. This model is based on the propagation of a shock wave followed by a laser flux driven deflagration. Calculations have been made and compared with experimental results.

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The article contains sections titled: 1. Introduction 2. Physical Properties and Chemical Reactions 2.1. Detonation 2.1.1. Ideal Detonation 2.1.2. Deflagration and Detonation 2.2. Prediction of Detonation Data 2.2.1. Complete Calculation 2.2.2. Approximation Methods 2.3. Nonideal Detonation Waves and Explosives 2.3.1. Nonideal Explosive Compositions 2.3.2. Detonation of Cylindrical Cartridges 2.3.3. Low‐ and High‐Order Detonation Velocity 2.3.4. The Effect of Confinement 2.4. The Buildup of Detonation 2.4.1. Combustion – Deflagration – Detonation Transition (DDT) 2.4.2. Shock‐to‐Detonation Transition (SDT) 2.4.3. Shock and Impact Sensitivity 2.5. Classification of Explosives 2.6. Functional Groups 2.6.1. Nitro Group 2.6.2. Other Groups 3. Application 3.1. Energy Transfer from the Explosive to the Surroundings 3.1.1. Shock and Blast Waves 3.1.2. Casing and Liner Acceleration 3.2. High Compression of Solids 3.3. Metal Forming and Welding 3.4. Rock Blasting 3.5. Perforators, Shaped or Hollow Charges 4. Primary Explosives 5. Secondary Explosives 5.1. Production 5.2. Specific Secondary Explosives 5.2.1. Nitrate Esters 5.2.2. Aromatic Nitro Compounds 5.2.3. N ‐Nitro Derivatives 6. High Explosive Mixtures 6.1. Desensitized Explosives 6.2. TNT Mixtures 6.3. Plastic‐Bonded Explosives (PBX) 7. Industrial Explosives 7.1. Dynamites 7.2. Ammonium Nitrate Explosives (Ammonites) 7.3. Ammonium Nitrate/Fuel Oil Explosives (ANFO/ANC Explosives) 7.4. Slurries and Water Gels 7.5. Emulsion Explosives 7.6. Uses 8. Test Methods 8.1. Performance Tests 8.2. Safety 9. Legal Aspects and Production 9.1. Safety Regulations 9.2. Production of Military Explosives 10. Toxicology and Occupational Health

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