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A defect-free stretch of fiber co-doped with erbium (Er) and ytterbium (Yb).
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Lawrence Livermore researchers are developing lasers that are both high-powered and “eye-safer” to reduce the danger of retinal damage to bystanders from exposure to scattered laser light.
Colorized image of a NIF “Bigfoot” deuterium-tritium (DT) implosion
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Bigfoot is an experimental platform designed to control implosion symmetry and hydrodynamic instabilities, improve predictability, and enhance the delivery of laser energy to NIF’s targets.
Screen shot of CAMS video
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Scientists use accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) to find out how old a sample is. (Video)
Drone in flight
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New research by Lawrence Livermore and partners shows that drone-based delivery could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use in the transportation sector.
Scientist looking through microscope
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Livermore scientists and colleagues found that sclerostin acts as a protective molecule immediately after joint injury to inhibit cartilage loss and joint calcification.
Screen shot of video on earthquake simulation
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Laboratory scientists have used some of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to model ground shaking for a magnitude 7.0 earthquake on California's Hayward fault
Ivana Cvijanovic with mountain backdrop
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Lawrence Livermore’s increasingly powerful climate models have sounded a stark warning for California.
Artist's conception of hydrogenation, dehydrogenation in lithium nitride
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Livermore scientists are looking at new chemistry to store hydrogen more efficiently
Laser-driven shock compression experiment
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Long theorized to be found in the mantles of Uranus and Neptune, the confirmation of the existence of superionic ice could lead to the development of new materials.
Seismoacoustic signature ina turbulent atmosphere
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A Livermore team recently completed a project to develop a first-of-its-kind seismoacoustic simulation capability.