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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Université de Sherbrooke
Abstract-
With so much talk about the bright future of nanoscience and
nanotechnologies, shock wave researchers must examine the
impact they can have in these fields. There are many areas
in conventional shock wave physics that already require an
understanding of shock wave propagation and interaction at
small length scales. But many novel and unforeseen
applications will require new knowledge to be acquired
through improved modelling and thoughful experimentation.
Using control volume analysis and dimensional
considerations, we will examine the general properties and
the new features of shock waves at scales where molecular
transport phenomena are important in the context of the
classical shock tube problem. We will also present the
results of experiments performed with a miniature shock
tube. Finally, we will discuss potential scientific and
technological directions in this field.
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