David Fittinghoff of Livermore’s Physical and Life Sciences Directorate and Edward Moses, principal associate director for the National Ignition Facility (NIF) and Photon Science, have been elected fellows of the Optical Society of America (OSA). The OSA fellow designation is awarded to members of distinction who have made significant contributions to the advancement of optics.

Fittinghoff was recognized for his “foundational work in optical field ionization using ultrashort pulses and innovative engineering in ultrafast optics and [for] outstanding contributions to OSA.” He was one of the key developers of the frequency-resolved optical gating technique, which was designed to measure ultrashort laser pulses. Since 2000, he has served on numerous OSA committees.

Moses was cited for his “outstanding technical leadership of the construction, completion and use of the world’s largest and most energetic laser system, the National Ignition Facility.” He has 30 years of experience developing and managing complex laser systems and high-technology projects. Since his time as NIF project manager and now as principal associate director, Moses has been responsible for bringing NIF into full operation. He also serves as program director for the National Ignition Campaign.

Mike Dunne, director for the Laser Fusion Energy Program at Livermore, received the 2011 Excellence in Fusion Engineering Award from Fusion Power Associates (FPA). FPA honored Dunne for his technical contributions to high-energy-density physics and laser facility design and operations and for his leadership on the Laser Inertial Fusion Energy project. A Laboratory employee since 2010, Dunne previously led the European laser fusion program, HiPER, a consortium of 26 institutions across 10 countries. He also served as director of the Central Laser Facility in the United Kingdom and spent 10 years at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Aldermaston, England. FPA established the annual Excellence in Fusion Engineering Award in 1987 to honor individuals who have demonstrated technical accomplishment in fusion engineering and have the potential to become exceptionally influential leaders in this field of research.