ABSTRACT
The method of the electrical explosion of wire (EEW) originates from the simple electrical fuse that interrupts the circuit when the electric current overruns the critical level. The basic underground for the fuse functioning is the evolution of the Joule heat as the electric current passes the metal wire, which usually constitutes the fuse. If the Joule heat exceeds the heat of fusion of the metal wire, it melts and interrupts the circuit. However, if the current is very high and the Joule heat exceeds the heat of evaporation, the wire tends to evaporate or even explode. This phenomenon was extensively used in electrical engineering for the fast interruption of current in high-voltage circuits.
