LPS

The principal objective of our support for MACH is to improve the understanding of the physics of HED plasma through high quality experimental research, computer simulations, and theory. Our goals include advancing the capability of HED science in the United States and the training the next generation of HED research scientists for stockpile stewardship and other programs of importance to national security. We are interested in the application of magnetized HED plasmas to inertial fusion energy and intense radiation generation and the understanding of observed high energy astrophysical phenomena. To achieve these objectives, we operate two pulsed power machines with a state-of-the-art suite of diagnostics. With these machines, our staff and graduate students at Cornell design and carry out world class magnetized HED plasma experimental research. This includes the study of x-pinches, gas-puff z pinches, plasma turbulence and novel z-pinch geometries. We also develop advanced computer..

Primary location: Ithaca United States