Shock compression of condensed matter-1989 : proceedings of the American Physical Society Topical Conference held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, August 14-17, 1989

(Synopsis of): Preface. Foreword. I. Plenary. II. Equation of State. III. Phase Transitions. IV. Modeling and Simulation: Nonenergetic Materials. V. Modeling and Simulation: Energetic Materials. VI. Mechanical Properties: Macroscopic Aspects. VII. Mechanical Properties: Microscopic Aspects. VIII. Shock-Induced Modification and Material Synthesis. IX. High T c Superconductors. X. Geological Materials. XI. Chemistry: Nonenergetic Materials. XII. Explosives. XIII. Experimental Techniques. XIV. Stress Gauges. XV. Optical Studies. XVI. Impact Phenomena. XVII. High Velocity Launchers. Author Index. Subject Index.