Z-Machine Refurbishment Project

[spinjector]

This is an awesome video, but the left & right audio channels are out of phase. That's why the sound is hollow and flat sounding.

[ophello]

This is a useless video...why is there no information about what the machine does, how it works, etc?

Come on sandia, take a cue from the LHC and TALK ABOUT THE MACHINE AND HOW IT WORKS.

[Prometheus1st]

From what I've followed the NIF research still shows the symmetrical direct-drive approach for the hohlraum fusion project is the most energetic of the three processes for ignition. Anyone else know differently? I've been following this loosely for a while, so if you have more current info or interesting links please post them.

[marmaladekamikaze]

@Prometheus1st

Direct drive is the most energy efficient-however it is also the least stable i.e indirect drive is said to create a far more uniform compression. I personally think Tokamak style hold the greatest promise. However that is not to say Z pinch devices should be abandoned.

[presbarkeep]

i like the early 90's soundtrack

[xexorz]

I think Q is still < 1 (i.e. no) but hey what do I know. SandiaLabs - where is the data at?

[XboxPROz]

does this machine put out more energy than is put into it?

[kokochan7]

@XboxPROz No

[alexkfan]

LAZZERSSS