The National Nuclear Security Administration certified the completion of the National Ignition Facility, the world’s largest laser.  In addition to being a critical part of NNSA’s mission of maintaining the safety and reliability of our nuclear deterrent without conducting nuclear testing, NIF opens the door to scientific advancement and discovery that promises to enhance our national security, could help break America’s dependence on foreign oil, and will lead to new breakthroughs in the worlds of astrophysics, materials science and many other scientific disciplines.
 
“Completion of the National Ignition Facility is a true milestone that will make America safer and more energy independent by opening new avenues of scientific advancement and discovery,” said NNSA Administrator Thomas D’Agostino.