A z-pinch wire array is prepared for shooting on Z
Shane Speas loads hardware for an upcoming shot on Z.
Lasers are used to align diagnostics and hardware prior to shooting on Z.
The Z Pulsed Power Facility produces tremendous energy when it fires.
An optic from the Z Backlighter Laser Facility is examined prior to installation.
The Z Backlighter Laser Facility produces x-rays used to diagnose experiments on Z.
A z-pinch wire array contains hundreds of wires that are approximately 10 microns in diameter.
The center section of Z is prepared for each shot.
The top of the Z center section contains multiple diagnostic instruments.
The top of the Z Pulsed Power Facility provides access for the experimenter and operations crew.
The water section of Z was replaced during the Z Refurbishment Project in 2007.
Dolores Graham prepares a z-pinch wire array for loading on Z.
Marcus Knudson inspects a dynamic material properties load prior to shooting it on Z.
Jens Schwarz aligns an optic on the Z Backlighter Laser Facility.
Dan Sinars aligns a z-pinch diagnostic prior to installation in Z.
