Thanks to your comments on the Explosion series we are currently putting together one more episode of "Homework". Don't be scared you don't need to do anything! These “homework” are for us to reflect on the topics we missed in the series. Even 8 episodes could not cover all the fascinating aspects of explosions.

If you are reading this, then it is still time to let us know what you would like to see in this 9th "Homework episode" (use the comments on the Youtube channel). The comments we have gathered so far are suggesting we talk more about the following topics:

  • What sets the final size of the fireball (for nuclear and conventional explosions)?

  • What sets the ejected mass for explosions in condensed matter (liquid or solid)?

  • What happens near the Hopkinson-Cranz point? (the danger of estimating yield in that range)

  • What is the effect of the ground on an atmospheric explosion?

  • What are the uncertainties on the size, the time and the mechanical parameters?

  • Can volcanic eruptions and impacts events be included in the Explosion Domain?

  • Can a radius versus time curve can be built from available data on multiple supernovae?

  • ... and more