Livermore scientists and collaborators discovered that standing shock waves in the supersonic outflow of gases prevent electric discharges like sparks and lightning from propagating.
Science and Technology Highlights
Livermore researchers investigate a “low-mode” laser asymmetry that was significantly degrading performance at the National Ignition Facility.
Livermore scientists have developed a new approach using machine learning to study the phase behaviors of superionic water with unprecedented resolution.
Livermore scientists and collaborators have proposed a new mechanism by which nuclear waste could spread in the environment.
Scientists have developed a new, versatile antidote to counteract exposure to nerve agent poisoning.
A retrospective LLNL's response to 9/11, this article describes the development of the Biological Aerosol Sentry and Information System.
Since the attacks on the nation on Sept. 11, 2001, the Lab has continued to provide expertise in threat and risk assessment, detection of threat materials, and forensic analysis.
Researchers studied the melting behavior of tantalum at multi-megabar pressures on the nanosecond timescale.
A United Arab Emirates Mars mission uses Livermore-made optics in the spectrometer used to image the surface.