Diagnostics development plan for ZR.

Hanson, David Lester

Sandia National Laboratories

关键词: 70 Plasma Physics And Fusion Technology;    Measuring Instruments;    Planning;    Diagnostic Techniques;    Reliability;   

DOI  :  10.2172/918272
RP-ID  :  SAND2003-2917
RP-ID  :  AC04-94AL85000
RP-ID  :  918272

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Z Refurbishment (ZR) Project is a program to upgrade the Z machine at SNL with modern durable pulsed power technology, providing additional shot capacity and improved reliability as well as advanced capabilities for both pulsed x-ray production and high pressure generation. The development of enhanced diagnostic capabilities is an essential requirement for ZR to meet critical mission needs. This report presents a comprehensive plan for diagnostic instrument and infrastructure development for the first few years of ZR operation. The focus of the plan is on: (1) developing diagnostic instruments with high spatial and temporal resolution, capable of low noise operation and survival in the severe EMP, bremsstrahlung, and blast environments of ZR; and (2) providing diagnostic infrastructure improvements, including reduced diagnostic trigger signal jitter, more and flexible diagnostic line-of-sight access, and the capability for efficient exchange of diagnostics with other laboratories. This diagnostic plan is the first step in an extended process to provide enhanced diagnostic capabilities for ZR to meet the diverse programmatic needs of a broad range of defense, energy, and general science programs of an international user community into the next decade.