glossary:z-machine

CONCEPT dossier

Z Machine

Glossary term: Z Machine

CONCEPT Fusion Physics

01 Executive_Summary

Sandia National Laboratories' pulsed-power facility capable of delivering ~26 MA current pulses, used for MagLIF and other HEDP experiments.

02 Definition

Sandia National Laboratories' pulsed-power facility capable of delivering ~26 MA current pulses, used for MagLIF and other HEDP experiments.

Related terms: MagLIF SNL Pulsed Power

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

Sandia National Laboratories' pulsed-power facility capable of delivering ~26 MA current pulses, used for MagLIF and other HEDP experiments.

Role: Glossary term: Z Machine

Entity Type: Concept — Z Machine is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

Technical Definition

Sandia National Laboratories' pulsed-power facility capable of delivering ~26 MA current pulses, used for MagLIF and other HEDP experiments.

Related Concepts: MagLIF, SNL, Pulsed Power

07 Key_Findings

▸ Entity Type: Concept — Z Machine is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
▸ Related Concepts: MagLIF, SNL, Pulsed Power

09 Timeline_Mentions (4)

2006

SNL and LANL Sign Pu-ICE MOU

Sandia and Los Alamos sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Plutonium Isentropic Compression Experiments (Pu-ICE) to be conducted in the Z machine using LANL-provided plutonium.

historical-context

2006

Z Machine Pu-ICE Authorization

Sandia Site Office Manager Patty Wagner authorizes the commencement of Pu-ICE experiments in the Z machine.

defense-programs

2012

Pu-ICE Waste Management Review

K.K. Goyal and others review the waste stream and characterization of transuranic residues from the Z machine Pu-ICE experiments.

fusion-physics

1993

Stockpile Stewardship Program Created

SSP created via PDD/NSC 15. ICF is 'major component.' NIF, Z Machine, Atlas PRIMARY=weapons, SECONDARY=fusion. Provides alternative explanation for fusion-weapons dual-use.

Classified Programs

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10 FAQ

What is Z Machine? ▾

Sandia National Laboratories' pulsed-power facility capable of delivering ~26 MA current pulses, used for MagLIF and other HEDP experiments.

What role does Z Machine play in the research network? ▾

Z Machine is classified under the "Fusion Physics" category, serving as Glossary term: Z Machine. Sandia National Laboratories' pulsed-power facility capable of delivering ~26 MA current pulses, used for MagLIF and other HEDP experiments.

What evidence supports the Z Machine assessment? ▾

The intelligence assessment for Z Machine is supported by 4 primary sources. Key sources include "About Z - Z Pulsed Power Facility", "How Does the Z Machine Work? - Z Pulsed Power Facility", and "Z Machine Overview (OSTI)". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.

What is the technical definition of Z Machine? ▾

Sandia National Laboratories' pulsed-power facility capable of delivering ~26 MA current pulses, used for MagLIF and other HEDP experiments. Related Concepts: MagLIF, SNL, Pulsed Power

What is the physics behind Z Machine? ▾

Sandia National Laboratories' pulsed-power facility capable of delivering ~26 MA current pulses, used for MagLIF and other HEDP experiments. Role: Glossary term: Z Machine Entity Type: Concept — Z Machine is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

What external sources document Z Machine? ▾

Z Machine is documented by 4 external sources, including 2 Official Lab Page, 1 Technical Presentation (OSTI), and 1 Publication Summary (Sandia). Notable references include "About Z - Z Pulsed Power Facility", "How Does the Z Machine Work? - Z Pulsed Power Facility", and "Z Machine Overview (OSTI)".

How was information about Z Machine collected? ▾

Information about Z Machine was collected through open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods, analyzing 4 declassified documents and cross-referencing findings across the research network.

What is the current status of Z Machine? ▾

Sandia National Laboratories' pulsed-power facility capable of delivering ~26 MA current pulses, used for MagLIF and other HEDP experiments.

How does Z Machine relate to compact fusion research? ▾

Overview Sandia National Laboratories' pulsed-power facility capable of delivering ~26 MA current pulses, used for MagLIF and other HEDP experiments. Role: Glossary term: Z Machine Entity Type: Concept — Z Machine is a technical concept or theoretical framework. Technical Definition Sandia...

What documents should I read to learn more about Z Machine? ▾

To learn more about Z Machine, review the 4 primary sources, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.