A novel method for ionic collisions is presented based on
a theoretical analysis of the long-standing wire fragmentation problem.
Based on a Maxwellian approach of the transient electrodynamic forces we
deduce a theoretical formula of the effective tensile force. A number of
conducted experiments with low energy capacitor bank discharges are also
reported with positive results. The new results show the possibility of
building solid state ion colliders below the fragmentation threshold using
high power electrical pulses with very low energy.