Publications

Lechien, K., Woodworth, J., Fowler, W., Long, F.W., Matzen, M.K., McDaniel, D., McKee, G.R., Struve, K., & Stygar, W.A. (2010). The high current, fast, 100ns, Linear Transformer Driver (LTD) developmental project at Sandia National Laboratories [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1002087

Jennings, C.A., Sinars, D., Cuneo, M.E., Lemke, R.W., Ampleford, D.J., Stygar, W.A., Jones, M., Bennett, G.R., Savage, M.E., & Lechien, K. (2009). Validated 3-D MHD Simulations of Optimized Singe and Nested Wire Array Z-Pinches with Detailed Circuit Coupling [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1141551

Cuneo, M.E., Stoltzfus, B., Stygar, W.A., Woodworth, J., Davis, J., Glover, S.F., Lechien, K., Leckbee, J., Mazarakis, M.G., McKee, G.R., & Savage, M.E. (2009). Recent Advances in Pulsed-Power Technology Pulsed Power Sciences Center Sandia National Laboratories* [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1278771

Lechien, K., Fowler, W., Mazarakis, M.G., Stygar, W.A., Long, F.W., McKee, G.R., & Natoni, G. (2009). A 1-MV 1-MA 0.1-Hz LINEAR TRANSFORMER DRIVER UTILIZING AN INTERNAL WATER TRANSMISSION LINE [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1141861

Lechien, K., Fowler, W., Mazarakis, M.G., Stygar, W.A., Long, F.W., McKee, G.R., & Natoni, G. (2009). A 1-MV 1-MA 0.1-Hz Linear Transformer Driver Utilizing an Internal Water Transmission Line [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1141914

Lechien, K., Stygar, W.A., Savage, M.E., McKee, G.R., & Bliss, D.E. (2009). Performance Improvements of the 6.1-MV Laser Triggered Gas-Switch on the Refurbished Z [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1141705

Jones, B.M., Ampleford, D.J., Jones, S.C., Coverdale, C.A., Jennings, C.A., Jones, M., Savage, M.E., Lechien, K., Cuneo, M.E., Herrmann, M.C., & Stygar, W.A. (2009). Large Diameter Copper Wire Array Implosions for K-Shell X-Ray Generation on the Refurbished Z Machine [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1142403

Lechien, K., Fowler, W., Stygar, W.A., & Woodworth, J. (2009). High Current 1-MA Linear Transformer Driver (LTD) Development at Sandia National [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1142040

Jennings, C.A., Sinars, D., Cuneo, M.E., Lemke, R.W., Ampleford, D.J., Stygar, W.A., Jones, M., Bennett, G.R., Savage, M.E., & Lechien, K. (2009). Current Losses in Wire Array Z-Pinches on the Z Generator [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1141801

Stygar, W.A., Stoltzfus, B., Woodworth, J., Fowler, W., Lechien, K., Long, F.W., Mazarakis, M.G., McKee, G.R., McKenney, J., & Savage, M.E. (2008). Shaping the output pulse of a linear-transformer-driver module. Proposed for publication in Physical Review Special Topics: Accelerators and Beams.. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/966240

Struve, K., Savage, M.E., Stygar, W.A., Weed, J., Weinbrecht, E.A., Cuneo, M.E., Bloomquist, D., Davis, J., Lechien, K., Matzen, M.K., McKee, G.R., & McDaniel, D. (2008). Summary of the Z refurbishment project [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/967766

Lechien, K., Stygar, W.A., Bliss, D.E., Savage, M.E., & Woodworth, J. (2008). Development of a 6.25 MV Laser Triggered Gas Switch for the Refurbished Z Driver [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1142948

Savage, M.E., Lechien, K., Stygar, W.A., Maenchen, J.E., McDaniel, D., & Struve, K. (2008). Overview and Status of the Upgraded Z Pulsed Power Driver [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1143312

Stygar, W.A., Woodworth, J., Bennett, L., Donovan, G., Lechien, K., Leifeste, G.T., Mills, J.A., Savage, M.E., Stoltzfus, B., & Struve, K. (2008). Dielectric-breakdown test of water at 6.0 MV and 1.1 us. Physical Review Special Topics-Accelerators and Beams. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1145824

Lechien, K., Savage, M.E., Van Den Avyle, J., Bliss, D.E., Maenchen, J.E., Maier, R., Struve, K., Stygar, W.A., & Woodworth, J. (2008). Development of a 5.4 megavolt laser triggered gas switch for multi-module multi-megampere pulsed power drivers. Physical Review Special Topics: Accelerators and Beams. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1146233

Sweeney, M.A., Knudson, M.D., Davis, J., Lechien, K., Savage, M.E., Lemke, R.W., Stygar, W.A., & Donovan, G. (2008). Tenth Shot on Refurbished Z Measures Pressure Drive for Future Experiments. Defense Science Quarterly. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1146192

Savage, M.E., Maenchen, J.E., McDaniel, D., Pasik, M.F., Pointon, T., Owen, A.C., Seidel, D., Stoltzfus, B., Struve, K., Warne, L.K., Bennett, L., Woodworth, J., Bliss, D.E., Clark, W.T., Coats, R.S., Elizondo-Decanini, J.M., Lechien, K., Harjes, H., & Lehr, J. (2007). Copy of An overview of pulse compression and power flow in the upgraded Z pulsed power driver [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1147521

Bliss, D.E., Woodworth, J., Clark, W.T., Lechien, K., Maenchen, J.E., Savage, M.E., Sceiford, M.E., Stoltzfus, B., Struve, K., & Stygar, W.A. (2007). A Laser Trigger System for ZR [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1147918

Lechien, K., Savage, M.E., & Maier, R. (2007). MATERIAL TESTING ON HIGH VOLTAGE LASER TRIGGERED GAS SWITCHES FOR ZR [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1147942

Woodworth, J., Bliss, D.E., Savage, M.E., Lechien, K., Maenchen, J.E., & Lehr, J. (2007). Optical Diagnostics of the 5.4 MV Laser-Triggered ZR Gas Switch [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1147832

Lechien, K., Savage, M.E., Bliss, D.E., Maenchen, J.E., Struve, K., Stygar, W.A., & Woodworth, J. (2007). ZR Laser Triggered Gas Switch (LTGS) Requirements and Performance [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1148261

Lechien, K., Woodworth, J., Savage, M.E., Bliss, D.E., Lehr, J., Maenchen, J.E., McDaniel, D., Struve, K., Stygar, W.A., & Van Den Avyle, J. (2007). ZR Laser Triggered Gas Switch Requirements and Performance [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1148223

Maenchen, J.E., Savage, M.E., Struve, K., Woodworth, J., Lehr, J., Warne, L.K., Bliss, D.E., Jorgenson, R.E., Lechien, K., McKee, G.R., Pasik, M.F., & Rosenthal, S.E. (2007). Fundamental science investigations to develop a 6-MV laser triggered gas switch for ZR: first annual report. 10.2172/901968

Lechien, K., & Gahl, J.M. (2006). Viable options for reducing impedance in a 2.5 MV multichanneling, multigap SF6 gas switch [Conference]. Conference Record of the International Power Modulator Symposium and High Voltage Workshop. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=48349141137&origin=inward

Maenchen, J.E., Van Den Avyle, J.A., Warne, L.K., Woodworth, J., Bliss, D.E., Lechien, K., Lehr, J., McDaniel, D., McKee, G.R., Savage, M.E., & Struve, K. (2006). Pulsed power technology development at Sandia [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/967774

Lechien, K. (2006). Viable Options for Reducing Impedance in a 2.5 MV Multichanneling Multigap SF6 Gas Switch [Presentation]. https://doi.org/10.1109/MODSYM.2006.365216