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DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test)

DARHT

FACILITY Facilities BLACK TRACK Also: DARHT, Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test

01 Executive_Summary

DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) is a Los Alamos National Laboratory facility that produces high-resolution radiographic images of mock-up nuclear weapons during implosion tests. DARHT is a Stockpile Stewardship Program facility, alongside PHERMEX and FXR. The facility supports weapons stewardship by providing diagnostic data for hydrodynamic tests of nuclear weapon primaries.

02 Definition

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

DARHT is a dual-axis X-ray radiographic facility at LANL that produces flash radiographic images of mock-up nuclear weapon primaries during hydrodynamic implosion tests. DARHT consists of two linear induction accelerators positioned at right angles to provide simultaneous orthogonal views of implosion experiments.

Stockpile Stewardship Role

DARHT is a key Stockpile Stewardship Program facility. The Federal Register (October 1995) lists DARHT alongside PHERMEX and FXR as facilities supporting the SSP. DARHT provides diagnostic data that helps validate computer simulations of nuclear weapon performance without underground testing.

Connection to Fusion Research

DARHT is a weapons facility, not a fusion facility. However, it is part of the NNSA infrastructure that supports both weapons stewardship and fusion research. The pulsed power and diagnostic technologies developed for DARHT are related to those used in fusion experiments at NIF and Z Machine.

05 Related_Entities (2)

LANL
organisation →
operated
SSP
program →
supports

06 Research_Findings (1)

Finding

DARHT is a Stockpile Stewardship facility at LANL. Listed in Federal Register 1995 alongside PHERMEX and FXR.

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ ### Overview DARHT is a dual-axis X-ray radiographic facility at LANL that produces flash radiographic images of mock-up nuclear weapon primaries during hydrodynamic implosion tests.
  • ▸ ### Stockpile Stewardship Role DARHT is a key Stockpile Stewardship Program facility.
  • ▸ ### Stockpile Stewardship Role DARHT is a key Stockpile Stewardship Program facility.

10 FAQ

What is DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test)? ▾
DARHT is a dual-axis X-ray radiographic facility at LANL that produces flash radiographic images of mock-up nuclear weapon primaries during hydrodynamic implosion tests. DARHT consists of two linear induction accelerators positioned at right angles to provide simultaneous orthogonal views of implosion experiments.
What role does DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) play in the research network? ▾
DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) is classified under the "Facilities" category, serving as DARHT, belonging to the BLACK_TRACK vertical group. DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) is a Los Alamos National Laboratory facility that produces high-resolution radiographic images of mock-up nuclear weapons during implosion tests....
What evidence supports the DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) is supported by 1 primary source and 1 research finding. Key sources include "LANL DARHT Facility". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
How does DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) connect to other entities in the network? ▾
DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) is connected to 2 entities in the intelligence network, including LANL (organisation) and SSP (program). Key relationships: LANL: operated ; SSP: supports.
What is the DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) facility? ▾
DARHT is a dual-axis X-ray radiographic facility at LANL that produces flash radiographic images of mock-up nuclear weapon primaries during hydrodynamic implosion tests. DARHT consists of two linear induction accelerators positioned at right angles to provide simultaneous orthogonal views of implosion experiments.
What research findings mention DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test)? ▾
DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) appears in 1 research analysis document, including "R621: DARHT and SSP". DARHT is a Stockpile Stewardship facility at LANL. Listed in Federal Register 1995 alongside PHERMEX and FXR.
What are the alternative names or aliases for DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test)? ▾
DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) is also known as: DARHT and Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test. These alternative names appear across different source documents and may reflect codenames, abbreviations, or historical references.
What external sources document DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test)? ▾
DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) is documented by 1 external source, including 1 government document. Notable references include "LANL DARHT Facility".
How does DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test) relate to compact fusion research? ▾
Overview DARHT is a dual-axis X-ray radiographic facility at LANL that produces flash radiographic images of mock-up nuclear weapon primaries during hydrodynamic implosion tests. DARHT consists of two linear induction accelerators positioned at right angles to provide simultaneous orthogonal...
What documents should I read to learn more about DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test)? ▾
To learn more about DARHT (Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test), review the 1 primary source, and 1 research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.

Verified_Primary_Sources 1 SOURCES

primary lanl.gov government_document
LANL DARHT Facility
Verifies: DARHT dual-axis radiographic facility; SSP support
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