revolver shock waves image - cool find

[Rudy H]

I found the following and thought some of you would find it intersting.

This full-scale schlieren image shows the discharge of a .44 Magnum revolver. Two spherical shock waves are seen, one centered about the gun’s muzzle (the muzzle blast) and a second centered on the cylinder. The supersonic bullet is visible at the far left. This weapon produces a bright muzzle flash and a cloud of products of gunpowder combustion that envelops the hands of the shooter. Such high-speed images help forensics experts understand the transfer of gunpowder traces to the hands when firing a gun.

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http://www.militantplatypus.com/blog/archives/date/2006/01/16

 

[Hitzy]

Actually, hotlinking makes baby jesus cry......

 

[Rudy H]

Fixed the link.

 

[TheWharGoul]

that is purdy. Nice find, though I would think it probably belongs in the picture post area. but thats me.

 

[peter2772000]

Neat!

 

[JohnnyMac]

I'd like to see that done for the 460S&W.

 

[SSJChar]

so how exactly is it captured (if they explained it in the link, my bad. i didnt click it). do you just need a camera fast enough to stop the action? or do you need some special lighting along with a fast camera?

 

[308BAR]

It's quite interesting to see that they were able to capture the shockwave as it bounces off the person.