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Building on more than a decade of research, LLNL materials scientists and industry partner Eljen Technology have produced plastic, lithium-6 doped scintillator “bars” (with dimensions of 5.5 cm × 5.5 cm × 50 cm) capable of detecting antineutrinos: the antimatter partner of a neutrino, one of nature’s most elusive and least understood subatomic particles.
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LLNL researchers, in partnership with Elijen Technology, are working on a plastic, lithium-6 doped scintillator for detecting reactor antineutrinos that represents over a decade of materials science research. 

A reflection of Brian Bauman (left), the space hardware principal optical engineer and inventor of the monolithic telescope and Frank Ravizza, the space hardware optical engineering lead, is seen on the primary mirror surface on a flight-ready 175-millimeter aperture monolithic telescope. Addittionally, Ravizza is seen holding a 25-millimeter aperture monolithic optic. The ease of handling showcases the robust design incorporated in all monolithic telescopes.
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Starris: Optimax Space Systems and LLNL have entered a commercialization partnership for LLNL’s patented monolithic telescope technology, which accelerates rapid deployment of modular optical designs for space imagery.

LLNL’s Weapon Simulation and Computing Associate Director Rob Neely speaks during a fireside chat on El Capitan held at the Department of Energy Booth at SC24 on Nov. 18. Panelists also included (l-r) AMD Corporate Fellow Steve Scott, HPE’s Chief Product Officer and Senior Vice President, HPC, AI & Labs Trish Damkroger and NNSA Deputy Assistant Deputy Administrator for Advanced Simulation and Computing Thuc Hoang.
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SC24, held recently in Atlanta, was a landmark event, setting new records and demonstrating LLNL's unparalleled contributions to high-performance computing (HPC) innovation and impact.

Generative AI-driven diffusion models predict 3D atomic structures from XANES spectroscopy, enabling tailored material design for energy and sustainability applications.
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LLNL researchers have developed a new approach that combines generative artificial intelligence (AI) and first-principles simulations to predict three-dimensional (3D) atomic structures of highly complex materials.

Tabor Communications CEO Tom Tabor presented the National Nuclear Security Administration Tri-Lab and Cerebras Systems team with HPCwire’s Editor’s Choice Award for Best Use of HPC in the Physical Sciences at SC24.
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Two LLNL-led teams win the Editor’s Awards from HPCwire, a leading high-performance computing industry publication, at the 2024 Supercomputing Conference (SC24) in Atlanta. 

2024 Director’s S&T Excellence in Publication Award Coin
// Director's Awards
Seventeen papers received the 2024 Director’s S&T Excellence in Publication Awards. This award rewards outstanding scientific and technical publications.
2024 Director's Distinguished Member of Technical Staff Award logo.
// Director's Awards
Twenty-three LLNL researchers have been named Distinguished Members of Technical Staff (DMTS) for their extraordinary scientific and technical contributions, as acknowledged by their professional peers and the broader scientific community.
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// Director's Awards
Five teams were awarded the 2024 Director's Science and Technology Award for significant advancements towards the Laboratory's mission.
Director's Early and Mid-Career Recognition Coin
// Director's Awards
Twelve LLNL scientists and engineers have been chosen for the 2024 Director's Early and Mid-Career Recognition Program. Awardees will receive a cash award and institutional funding to pursue research activities in their area of interest.
2024 Director's Science and Technology Service to the Enterprise Award Coin
// Director's Awards
Three individuals received the 2024 Director's Science and Technology Service to the Enterprise Award for their scientific and technical achievements and contributions to the broad mission of the global scientific enterprise.