glossary:z-machine
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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 (3)

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.

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2006

Z Machine Pu-ICE Authorization

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

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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.

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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.
When did Z Machine appear in the research timeline? ▾
Z Machine is referenced in 3 timeline events, including "SNL and LANL Sign Pu-ICE MOU" (2006). The full timeline provides chronological context for all documented activities.
What does the deep dive analysis reveal about Z Machine? ▾
The deep dive intelligence assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of Z Machine, covering strategic role, network connections, and operational significance. The analysis is derived from 0 primary source documents and cross-referenced with the network graph.

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Last updated: 2026-08-09