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Researchers have developed an innovative technique for diagnosing the properties of the plasma created during inertial confinement fusion implosions at the National Ignition Faciilty, yielding in sights into 'failed stars'.

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has selected Lawrence Livermore scientist Peter Beiersdorfer as a fellow.

Describes a method to determine local deuterium–tritium (DT) fuel density in an inertial confinement fusion implosion using neutron imaging of the core.

Livermore physicist Natalie Hell has been awarded the 2020 Dissertation Prize from the Laboratory Astrophysics Division of the American Astronomical Society.

Researchers have observed the shock melting and refreezing of a metal (zirconium) at the picosecond scale.

Scientists at the National Ignition Facility have reached a better understanding of the causes of plasma instabilities.

Former Secretary of Energy Rick Perry recognized Livermore staff with six Secretary’s Honor Awards at a ceremony at Department of Energy headquarters.

The STAR (Sample Test and Recovery) array was developed to measure shock velocity and heating in up to 16 material samples irradiated with x rays.

Laboratory research scientist Federica Coppari was named a New Leader in Space Science by the U.S. and Chinese academies of sciences.

A new design for diamond anvil cells helps scientists examine materials of interest.