Sheared Flow Stabilized Z-Pinch Experiments (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption University of Washington aeronautics and astronautics professor Uri Shumlak and student Bonghan Kim work on an earlier prototype of the Z-pinch device. Credit University of Washington Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.