Ballotechnics is a branch of chemistry concerning a class of materials, which when initiated by a shock wave, produces extreme heat rather than an explosion. Generally there is little to no gas production, thus no pressure pulse originating from the chemicals. Think in terms of Thermite.
Most of this work has been carried out at Sandia NL and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Internet fiction scripted around the concept resulted in “Red Mercury” as a distraction.
A class of chemical reactions with an outcome similar to Ballotechnics, one which may be initiated by an electrical high current discharge rather than a pressure shock, results in the production of extremely energetic light. The radiation produced is of the extreme ultraviolet class, possessing a strongly ionizing character. Fully ionized plasma from a chemical reaction is one possible outcome. Detractors suggest only a nuclear process could be so vigorous, though no radioactive signatures are presented.
The evidence gathered during research of this phenomenon does not agree with the established narrative. Only an in-your-face overwhelming demonstration of irrefutable proof, will circumvent this entrenchment of self interest. A work-in-progress.
Fascinating. thanks for that.