Shock compression of beryllium

Shock/reshock and shock/release experiments have been performed on beryllium to obtain wave profile measurements spanning the stress range of 6−35 GPa. Particle velocity histories in the beryllium samples were determined using a velocity interferometer in conjunctin with lithium fluoride windows. The shock velocity‐particle velocity response of beryllium was obtained from the interferometer signals, which allowed determination of the Hugoniot for Be over the stress range studied.