Welcome to LLE


The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester is a unique national resource for research and education in science and technology. The Rochester area has a history of innovation and provides a unique setting for LLE within a technologically sophisticated community. LLE was established in 1970 as a center for the investigation of the interaction of intense radiation with matter.

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NLUF
National Laser
Users' Facility
NLUF solicitation
for FY09/10 is now closed
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Laboratory Basic Science
LBS Document
.pdf file, 72 KB
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Fusion Science Center
The FSC for Extreme States of Matter		 FSClogo
OMEGA Laser Facility
Users Group
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A Spider Lab?

Spider and OMEGA target held in place with spider silk LLE was featured on the television program The Daily Planet.

Around the Laboratory

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2008 Summer High School
Research Program

This summer, 15 Rochester-area high school students participated in the Laboratory for Laser Energetics Summer High School Research Program. Since 1989, this program has challenged 233 talented and dedicated high school students interested in science, mathematics, and technology to explore research topics and careers under the tutelage of LLE scientists, engineers, and staff in a state-of-the art environment.
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Quick Shot

Inertial Confinement Fusion Book Cover

Inertial Confinement Fusion:
An Introduction

The LLE has created a book for readers of all backgrounds to learn about and share the excitement of inertial fusion research. Click on the image at left to download a .pdf file (28.7 MB).

Past Quick Shots


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University of Rochester

arrow OMEGA Operations
Schedules, reports,
and documentation.
Password required.
arrow OMEGA Schedule
Listing of available schedules
for the OMEGA Laser System
arrow Career Opportunities
LLE employment opportunities
and contact information
arrow DOE Monthly Report
Synopsis of current laboratory activities, including a summary
of OMEGA operations
arrow Educational Opportunities
Information about undergraduate
and graduate research
arrow Meetings
Web sites for meetings and
conferences hosted by LLE
arrow Viewgraph Database
Restricted to LLE users
arrow UR Science Portal
U of R Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics Portal

18th Target
Fabrication Meeting

Photo of cryogenic target implosion

The 18th Target Fabrication Meeting, co-sponsored by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the LLE, was held at the Granlibakken Conference Center and Lodge in Lake Tahoe, California, May 11th through May 15th, 2008.