LLNL delivers on pulsed power for Scorpius particle accelerator

LLNL delivered eight prototype pulsed-power modules for testing to Los Alamos in June, marking completion of a key milestone in a multi-Lab effort to develop a next-generation particle accelerator for X-ray imaging. Line replaceable units (LRUs) like these will provide the precise energy pulses needed to accelerate particle beams and ultimately capture multiple X-ray images of dynamic experiments on nuclear weapon components. These images will enable LLNL and other national security laboratories to certify the safety, security, and effectiveness of modernized nuclear warheads without resorting to full-scale nuclear testing.