Eric J. Welle - Niceville FL, US Paul T. Vianco - Albuquerque NM, US Paul S. Headley - Cedar Crest NM, US Jason A. Jarrell - Rio Rancho NM, US J. Emmett Garrity - Albuquerque NM, US Keegan P. Shelton - Sandia Park NM, US Stephen K. Marley - Tijeras NM, US
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation - Albuquerque NM
International Classification:
F42C 19/02
US Classification:
1022028, 1022029
Abstract:
A monolithic exploding foil initiator (EFI) or slapper detonator and the method for making the monolithic EFI wherein the exploding bridge and the dielectric from which the flyer will be generated are integrated directly onto the header. In some embodiments, the barrel is directly integrated directly onto the header.