Photon Science & Applications

The Photon Science and Applications (PS&A) program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a mission-oriented research and development organization that aims to innovate and construct frontier photon capabilities and to address with them important national needs consistent with LLNL’s missions. PS&A leads in the development of large-scale photon systems and in the execution of photon-based projects for energy, defense, homeland and stockpile security, basic science and industrial competitiveness.

Specific areas of PS&A’s technical expertise include petawatt peak-power and megawatt average-power laser technology, ultrashort-duration X-ray and laser-like gamma-ray sources, meter-scale diffractive optics and the development of advanced laser crystals and transparent ceramics.

There are four program elements in PS&A:

Advanced Optical Components and Technology (AOCT)
Advanced Radiographic and Energetic Systems (ARES)
Directed Energy Systems and Technology (DEST), and
Fusion Energy Systems and Science (FESS)

We are always interested in attracting great talent to join our team. Check out our current postdoctoral opportunities.