An algorithmic method of determining a priori or real time the dynamic pressure, density, and velocity of a Treacle formed in the reaction zone of a shock wave, the method comprising:
- applying a magnetic flux across a Treacle disposed within a channel, wherein the channel comprises substantially constant dimensions as the Treacle propagates through the channel;
- Transforming kinetic energy from the Treacle into electrical energy
- Applying a high potential electrode to the electrical energy
- Applying a low potential electrode to the electrical energy;
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- Coupling an electrical load conductively with the high potential electrode and the low potential electrode to dissipate the kinetic energy from the Treacle and further, said method comprising the steps of:
- Measuring electrical voltage versus time of Treacle output into an open circuit or load.
- Sifting the initial pulse.
- Measuring the initial pulse's open circuit peak voltage.
- Determining the Treacle velocity from the known geometry of the channel and the applied magnetic field.
- Determining the spectral content of the sifted pulse.
- Identifying the Alfén magnetic wave velocity utilizing the highest and strongest spectral component measured.
- Determining Treacle density from the Alfén wave velocity.
- Determining Treacle dynamic pressure by applying the density and velocity results to the dynamic pressure equation of Newton.