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Storm Surge.

Authors :
Murphy, Jy
Source :
Popular Mechanics. Feb2007, Vol. 184 Issue 2, p17-17. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article presents information related to a partially submerged particle accelerator in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In its 10 violent years of life, the Z machine, which was built to generate data for supercomputers that simulate nuclear explosions, has surprised its creators at Sandia National Laboratories. Using a technique known as the z-pinch, which sends massive current through a target, imploding it, the accelerator has unlocked a range of cosmic mysteries.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00324558
Volume :
184
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Popular Mechanics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
24623572