Description is given of a high-resolution streak camera and of an experimental method whereby streak-camera records and electrical measurements of exploding wires may be accurately correlated in time. Composite data together with derived values of resistance, power, and energy are given for 4 and 5 mil Cu wires at several voltages. These data are compared with the experimental and theoretical results of other workers. The transfer of energy from electrical to fluid-mechanical form is discussed as are problems having to do with formation of the shock waves.
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