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Laboratory for Laser Energetics
A Unique National Resource at the University of Rochester
About Laboratory for Laser Energetics
Home to the Omega Laser Facility, the world's largest lasers in academia. The Laboratory for Laser Energetics is a world-leading research facility dedicated to advancing laser science and technology. Located at the University of Rochester, LLE conducts research in a variety of areas, including laser fusion, high-energy-density physics, and materials science. Our vision is to be the leading academic institution advancing laser technologies, fusion, frontier science, and high-energy-density science at scale. Mission Areas: 1. Fusion: Lead the pursuit of laser-direct-drive fusion 2. High-Energy-Density Science: Create and measure unique states of matter at pressures above 1 million atmospheres 3. Frontier Science: Enable new physics regimes and measurements through ultrahigh-intensity laser fields 4. Innovation: Develop new laser and materials technologies 5. Community Impact: Provide access to world-class laser facilities to the national and international scientific community 6. Education & Workforce Development: Inspire and nurture future generations of scientists and engineers through exceptional education and hands-on research experiences
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Research & Knowledge
Laboratory for Laser Energetics staff scientist Jessica L. Shaw and team published a research paper on the cover of Nature Photonics titled Laser-Plasma Amplification of an Ultra-Broadband Laser Pulse to 0.3 TW.
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Laboratory for Laser Energetics principal investigator Valentin Karasiev and co-PIs Suxing Hu and Samuel Trickey received NSF funding for a proposal titled Methodologically Consistent Free-Energy Density Functional Theory for Warm Dense Matter and Non-Ideal Plasmas.
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