Cutting-edge research facilities

The ZNetUS User Facilities Program provides researchers access to a diverse suite of pulsed power and high-energy density (HED) science platforms, ranging from compact, student-accessible systems to megampere-class generators. These facilities support cutting-edge experiments in fusion energy, plasma physics, radiation science, and diagnostic development.

MJOLNIR
at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

MJOLNIR

Mykonos
at Sandia National Labs

Mykonos

Professor Ryan McBride (purple shirt) and graduate students Joe Chen, George Dashan (grey shirt) and undergraduate student Evan Mahler (black T-shirt) work at the 200-kV, 1-MA, 100-ns MAIZE facility at the Plasma, Pulsed Power, and Microwave Laboratory at the NAME building on the University of Michigan North Campus.
at University of Michigan

MAIZE

CESZAR
at UC San Diego

CESZAR

cobra
at Cornell University

COBRA

KJS Zebra
at University of Nevada, Reno

ZEBRA

ZNetUS aims to advance pulsed power and HED science by providing world-class experimental platforms and expert technical support to researchers across academia, national laboratories, and industry. Through collaborative partnerships, hands-on training, and state-of-the-art diagnostics, we empower scientists to explore fundamental physics and develop next-generation technologies. Our facilities cater to a broad range of experiments, from small-scale student projects to large-scale fusion and neutron science initiatives. By fostering innovation and accessibility, ZNetUS is driving the future of high-energy-density science and its real-world applications.

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.

woman working in high voltage environment