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

Keith Lechien

Keith LeChien

Pacific Fusion Corporation

Ryan McBride

Ryan McBride

University of Michigan

Jens Schwarz

Sandia National Laboratories (Chair)

Petros Tzeferacos

University of Rochester

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Genia Vogman

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Dale Welch 2025

Dale Welch

Voss Scientific

Latest News from ZNetUS

11 / Feb / 2026
Executive Committee Chair Transition for ZNetUS
22 / Oct / 2025
Evolution of the electrothermal instability (ETI) on an intensely Ohmically heated z-pinch rod under conditions of dynamically applied axial magnetic field
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
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Make Your Mark

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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