Abstract :
Explosives are an integrated part of our technical infrastructure. They do not need to be used in large quantities to produce their desired effects. Explosives can be applied in small quantities to produce useful mechanical or chemical stimuli. To use an explosive in an application, the explosive needs some form of external stimulation. This stimulation can come in the form of a mechanical force, heat energy or an electrical signal. In this article, we will examine devices that are initiated by electrical stimulus-electro-explosive devices (EEDs). The author begins by considering what EEDs are and the various types of them. He goes on to discuss initiation mechanisms
