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ABOUT ZNETUS

Creating the next generation of researchers in pulsed magnetic science and technology

ZNetUS is a consortium of researchers from academia and the national laboratories, dedicated to advancing pulsed magnetic science, technology, and high energy density physics for energy and national security applications, and creating the much needed pipeline of next-generation scientific leaders.

ZNetUS achieves its mission through its Workshops and User Facility Program. ZNetUS is in the process of expanding to meet the needs of tomorrow is energy and national security

Our Goals

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Advance pulsed magnetic science and technolgy for energy and national security applications
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Share facility access with partners across the U.S.
Brian Hutsel (01651) ensures proper alignment while the overhead crane is used to lower the 3-meter diameter cover for a Mykonos Linear Transformer Driver (LTD)cavity.
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Collaborate on training opportunities for students and post-docs
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Strengthen other user programs such as the Z Fundamental Science Program

Meet the ZNetUS Executive Committee

Farhat Beg

Farhat Beg

University of California - San Diego (Past-Chair)

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Genia Vogman

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jens Schwarz

Sandia National Laboratories

Keith Lechien

Keith LeChien

Pacific Fusion Corporation (Chair)

Petros Tzeferacos

University of Rochester

Ryan McBride

Ryan McBride

University of Michigan

Dale Welch 2025

Dale Welch

Voss Scientific

Latest News from ZNetUS

13 / Oct / 2025
Resistive diffusion and radiative cooling effects in magnetized oblique shocks
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20 / Feb / 2025
2024 Mykonos Facility Report Published
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10 / Feb / 2025
Recently developed interferometer allows for low density plasma measurements in MITLs
Graduate student Joe Chen works with professor Ryan McBride
11 / Jun / 2024
Self-driven ion deflectometry measurements using MeV fusion-driven protons and accelerated deuterons in the deuterated hybrid x-pinch on the MAIZE LTD generator
Graduate students Joe Chen works with professor Ryan McBride at the 200-kV, 1-MA, 100-ns MAIZE facility at the Plasma
26 / Feb / 2024
Quadrupolar density structures in driven magnetic reconnection experiments with a guide field
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ZNetUS is your gateway to discoveries that define a career. Attend events, find opportunities, and propose experiments that bring you closer to a breakthrough.

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