The goal of the ZNetUS Organization is to serve as the premier community-driven entity in the U.S. dedicated to advancing pulsed magnetic science, technology, and high energy density physics for energy and national security applications.
It is the organizing body that provides a technical interface between pulsed power architects, target physicists, experimentalists, code physicists, and precision fabricators. ZNetUS is pivotal in promoting the development and application of pulsed magnetic science and technology. The specific objectives of the ZNetUS ecosystem include:
- Advancing Pulsed Magnetic Science and Technology: Advancing the frontiers of pulsed magnetic science and technology including magneto-driven high energy density experimental science, pulsed power technology development and magneto-hydrodynamic simulation;
- Access and Collaboration: Providing researchers with broad access to unique facilities and enabling technologies, foster collaboration among researchers and networks. This includes facilitating partnerships and sharing resources to drive innovation and scientific discovery in pulsed magnetic science and technology, and;
- Workforce Development: Developing a skilled and diverse workforce capable of advancing pulsed magnetic science and technology. Focusing on creating educational, training, and professional development opportunities that prepare the next generation of scientific leaders for roles in national security and energy sectors.
Mykonos Academic Access Program (MAAP)
We have established the Mykonos Academic Access Program (MAAP) as part of ZNetUS to enable academic utilization of the Mykonos Pulsed Power Facility. We seek to expand the partnerships between students and research scientists in academia and the national laboratories. This will enhance recruiting in pulsed power and HED science to support long-term growth in pulsed power science and related HED physics research.
MAAP is a partnership between Sandia and the academic collaborators with the goal to field excellent experiments and advance novel diagnostic capabilities. Our goal is that the Mykonos facility will steadily improve over time from the influx of great talent, as we optimize operations and add diagnostics. This in turn will make room for more shot time, leading to a virtuous cycle benefitting Sandia, NNSA, and the nation.