numerex
ORGANISATION dossier

NumerEx LLC

ORGANISATION UNCLASSIFIED Also: NumerEx

01 Executive_Summary

NumerEx LLC was an Albuquerque-based R&D firm founded by M.H. Frese that provided magnetohydrodynamic simulation support to LANL and AFRL. NumerEx developed and applied the MACH2 MHD code to model FRCHX, MAGO, and other magnetized-target fusion experiments, including explosive flux-compression generators.

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

NumerEx LLC was an Albuquerque-based R&D firm founded by M.H. Frese that provided magnetohydrodynamic simulation support to LANL and AFRL. NumerEx developed and applied the MACH2 MHD code to model FRCHX, MAGO, and other magnetized-target fusion experiments, including explosive flux-compression generators.

Entity Type: Organization — NumerEx LLC operates as an institutional actor in the defense/aerospace ecosystem.


Research Findings

NumerEx LLC appears in 5 research analysis documents:

LANL AFRL FRC Lifetimes Longer Trap 2013:

Findings: LANL AFRL FRC Lifetimes Longer Trap 2013

Source PDF: [LANL AFRL FRC Lifetimes Longer Trap 2013](/archive/LANL_AFRL_FRC_Lifetimes_Longer_Trap_2013) Date range: 2013 Source org: LANL

Summary

Researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Air Force Research Laboratory reported in 2013 on methods to increase fi...

LANL AFRL MTF Collaboration 2015:

Findings: LANL AFRL MTF Collaboration 2015

Source PDF: [LANL AFRL MTF Collaboration 2015](/archive/LANL_AFRL_MTF_Collaboration_2015) Date range: 1982-2021 Source org: LANL

Summary

This report analyzes the multi-year scientific collaboration between Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and the Air Force Research Labor...

LANL Intrator Fusion 2025:

Findings: LANL Intrator Fusion 2025

Source PDF: [LANL Intrator Fusion 2025](/archive/LANL_Intrator_Fusion_2025) Date range: 2001-2025 Source org: LANL

Summary

This 2025 intelligence assessment profiles the career and technical contributions of Dr. Thomas P. Intrator, a senior scientist at Los Alamos National La...

LANL Intrator MTF Fusion 2015:

Findings: LANL Intrator MTF Fusion 2015

Source PDF: [LANL Intrator MTF Fusion 2015](/archive/LANL_Intrator_MTF_Fusion_2015) Date range: 2001-2015 Source org: LANL

Summary

This report provides an assessment of Dr. Thomas P. Intrator’s career at Los Alamos National Laboratory and his pivotal leadership in developing ...

LANL NumerEx MACH2 Explosive Model 1993:

Findings: LANL Numerex MACH2 Explosive Model 1993

Source PDF: [LANL - A Dynamic Explosive Model for MACH2 With Applications to Magnetic Flux Compression Generators (1993)](/archive/LANL_NumerEx_MACH2_Explosive_Model_1993) Date range: 1993-2000 Source org: LANL

Summary

Authored by John J. Watrous and Michael H. Frese of NumerEx for Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1993, this report details t...


Source Documents

Intelligence derived from 2 source documents:

  • LANL NumerEx MACH2 Explosive Model 1993: This report details the integration of a dynamic high-explosive detonation model into the MACH2 multi-dimensional magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) code to simulate explosive magnetic flux compression genera
  • AFRL FRCHX Plasma Lifetime 2011

06 Research_Findings (5)

Finding LANL_AFRL_FRC_Lifetimes_Longer_Trap_2013.md

# Findings: LANL AFRL FRC Lifetimes Longer Trap 2013 **Source PDF:** `LANL_AFRL_FRC_Lifetimes_Longer_Trap_2013.pdf` **Date range:** 2013 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary Researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Air Force Research Laboratory reported in 2013 on methods to increase field-reversed configuration (FRC) plasma lifetimes for magnetized target fusion. By lengthening the magnetic well in the trapping region of the FRCHX experiment, the team successfully extended trapped

View Source PDF → LANL AFRL FRC Lifetimes Longer Trap 2013
Finding LANL_AFRL_MTF_Collaboration_2015.md

# Findings: LANL AFRL MTF Collaboration 2015 **Source PDF:** `LANL_AFRL_MTF_Collaboration_2015.pdf` **Date range:** 1982-2021 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This report analyzes the multi-year scientific collaboration between Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) regarding Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) research. Spanning from 2001 through 2015, the document details the technical evolution of plasma injectors and liner compression experiments tha

View Source PDF → LANL AFRL MTF Collaboration 2015
Finding LANL_Intrator_Fusion_2025.md

# Findings: LANL Intrator Fusion 2025 **Source PDF:** `LANL_Intrator_Fusion_2025.pdf` **Date range:** 2001-2025 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This 2025 intelligence assessment profiles the career and technical contributions of Dr. Thomas P. Intrator, a senior scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The report highlights his leadership in Magnetized Target Fusion and Field-Reversed Configuration plasmas, which established the foundational scientific data for subsequent compact fusion r

View Source PDF → LANL Intrator Fusion 2025
Finding LANL_Intrator_MTF_Fusion_2015.md

# Findings: LANL Intrator MTF Fusion 2015 **Source PDF:** `LANL_Intrator_MTF_Fusion_2015.pdf` **Date range:** 2001-2015 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This report provides an assessment of Dr. Thomas P. Intrator’s career at Los Alamos National Laboratory and his pivotal leadership in developing high-density Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) plasmas for Magnetized Target Fusion. The analysis covers research conducted between 2001 and 2015, detailing how his technical breakthroughs and mento

View Source PDF → LANL Intrator MTF Fusion 2015
Finding LANL_NumerEx_MACH2_Explosive_Model_1993.md

# Findings: LANL Numerex MACH2 Explosive Model 1993 **Source PDF:** `LANL_NumerEx_MACH2_Explosive_Model_1993.pdf` **Date range:** 1993-2000 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary Authored by John J. Watrous and Michael H. Frese of NumerEx for Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1993, this report details the integration of a dynamic explosive model into the MACH2 magnetohydrodynamic code. The model enables the simulation of explosive magnetic flux compression generators by capturing the essential qual

View Source PDF → LANL - A Dynamic Explosive Model for MACH2 With Applications to Magnetic Flux Compression Generators (1993)

07 Key_Findings

  • Entity Type: Organization — NumerEx LLC operates as an institutional actor in the defense/aerospace ecosystem.
  • LANL AFRL FRC Lifetimes Longer Trap 2013:
  • Source PDF: `LANL_AFRL_FRC_Lifetimes_Longer_Trap_2013.pdf`
  • LANL AFRL MTF Collaboration 2015:
  • Source PDF: `LANL_AFRL_MTF_Collaboration_2015.pdf`

09 Timeline_Mentions (10)

1947

Teledyne e2v Lineage Begins

Corporate lineage for Teledyne e2v begins, establishing a multi-decade history as a trusted supplier for UK and allied defense departments.

personnel
1949

Sandia National Laboratories Establishment

Sandia National Laboratories begins operations for the Department of Energy, initially managed by AT&T, focusing on systems engineering for nuclear weapons.

historical-context
1952

Ivy Mike Test

The first successful test of a thermonuclear device, marking a milestone in fusion research history at Los Alamos.

defense-programs
1952

Livermore Laboratory Established

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is created at the urging of Edward Teller and Ernest Lawrence to pursue the hydrogen bomb.

defense-programs
1956

Astron Program at LLNL

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory operates the Astron program to achieve stable field reversal using linear induction accelerators.

fusion-physics
1958

Project ORION Active

The Air Force and NASA engage in Project ORION, a classified effort to develop external nuclear pulse propulsion using fission-driven pulse units. The program involved prominent physicists and enginee

defense-programs
1958

Operation Hardtack I

U.S. high-altitude nuclear tests provide empirical data on high-beta plasma stability and diamagnetic cavity formation in the Earth's magnetic field.

defense-programs
1960s

Pulsed Power Technology Growth

Pulsed power technology begins rapid development, supported by the Atomic Energy Commission and Defense Nuclear Agency for radiation source testing.

fusion-physics
1960s

AeroSpike Engine Diagrams Produced

RocketDyne produces diagrams for the XRS-2200 Dual Linear Multi-Cell Thrust Vectoring Engines in Canoga Park.

fusion-physics
1962

NRL Bellevue Expansion

The Bellevue Naval Magazine is formally transferred to the Naval Research Laboratory, doubling the station's ground area to accommodate expanding electronic facilities.

defense-programs
View Full Timeline →

10 FAQ

What is NumerEx LLC?
NumerEx LLC was an Albuquerque-based R&D firm founded by M.H. Frese that provided magnetohydrodynamic simulation support to LANL and AFRL. NumerEx developed and applied the MACH2 MHD code to model FRCHX, MAGO, and other magnetized-target fusion experiments, including explosive flux-compression generators.
When did NumerEx LLC appear in the research timeline?
NumerEx LLC is referenced in 10 timeline events, including "Teledyne e2v Lineage Begins" (1947). The full timeline provides chronological context for all documented activities.
What source documents are available for NumerEx LLC?
2 source documents are available in the research archive, including primary source PDFs from defense research collections. These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the intelligence assessment.
What does the deep dive analysis reveal about NumerEx LLC?
The deep dive intelligence assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of NumerEx LLC, covering strategic role, network connections, and operational significance. The analysis is derived from 2 primary source documents and cross-referenced with the network graph.