APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR GENERATING SHOCK WAVES FOR USE IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY

摘要

A shock wave generator is disclosed comprising a reflector (81) with a pressure coupling membrane (84) enclosing a shock wave source in a liquid medium (71). The shock wave generator is characterized in that the shock wave generation source includes a laser (85) configured to ignite and detonate an explosive pellet (126) supported in the liquid medium.