Sandia National Laboratories (SNL)

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.

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.

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

Dr. Scott C. Hsu leads the construction of the Plasma Liner Experiment (PLX) at LANL, pivoting toward PJMIF technology.

Dr. Stephen A. Slutz publishes his foundational paper in Physics of Plasmas, laying out the theoretical basis for Magnetized Liner Inertial Fusion.

The plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) concept originates at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a hybrid MCF/ICF model.

NASA NIAC funds FDR by Slough at MSNW. MIF metal liners for propulsion. Track 1 of Slough three-track network.

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

Dr. Stephen Slutz and Dr. Roger Vesey publish simulations showing a modified MagLIF concept could achieve high energy gains.

Awe et al. observe significant helical structures during the implosion phase of magnetized liner inertial fusion experiments.