Spatio-temporal dynamics behind the shock front from compacted nanopowders

Evolution of laser induced Shock Waves (SW’s) generated from compacted nanopowders such as Aluminum (Al), Nickel coated Aluminum (Ni-Al), Boron Potassium Nitrate (BKN), Ammonium perchlorate (AP) and potassium Bromide (KBr) using shadowgraphy technique are presented.