Physical, Chemical, and Nano Sciences Center
The Physical, Chemical, and Nano Sciences Center supports Sandia's mission by providing new scientific knowledge.
We have two key activities:
- Support the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) mission with our unique expertise in science-based solutions
- Perform long-term research, particularly in the physical, chemical, and nano sciences that will enable future microsystems
We focus on five technical thrusts:
- Science-Based Solutions for NNSA Mission Needs
- Collective Hierarchical Systems
- Compound Semiconductor Science and Technology
- Nanosciences
- Optical Sciences
A diverse set of funding resources reflects our work's broad scientific and programmatic impact. Our research illustrates the importance of a strong science base in the physical, chemical and nano sciences for the success of the Department of Energy's various missions. We gratefully acknowledge the collaboration of our colleagues across the labs, in universities, and in industry.