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.