Monitoring the Structural Health of the Stage-Four Gibbs Resistor In Order to Maintain a Functioning Pulse-Forming Network

Technical Report · Tue Apr 01 04:00:00 EDT 2025

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/3001263· OSTI ID:3001263

Rogers, Cayman Abriina ^[1]

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1. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

The Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a critical facility used for nuclear weapons research and development (Los Alamos National Laboratory). Its primary function is to provide high-resolution, real-time images of the behavior of materials under extreme conditions, specifically during the hydrodynamic testing of nuclear weapons surrogates. The facility uses advanced radiographic techniques, such as dual-axis X-ray imaging, to capture detailed snapshots of these materials as they react to high-pressure environments. DARHT plays a key role in maintaining the safety, security, and reliability of the U.S. nuclear arsenal, supporting the Stockpile Stewardship Program. The facility helps ensure that nuclear weapons perform as designed without the need for nuclear tests. Its dual-axis radiography provides more precise data than traditional single-axis imaging, offering a comprehensive view of the internal dynamics of a weapon's primary stage.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• DOE Contract Number: 89233218CNA000001
• OSTI ID: 3001263
• Report Number(s): LA-UR--25-30636
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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