Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Science & Technology Review Articles
2001
New Targets for Inertial Fusion
Scientists are designing fusion fuel targets for two promising techniques for commercial fusion power production. November 2001 html – pdf
Further Developments in Ultrashort-Pulse Lasers
Advances in ultrashort-pulse lasers are leading to new applications and better science for the U.S. Stockpile Stewardship Program. October 2001 html – pdf
Big Glass for a Big Laser
A revolutionary process developed by Lawrence Livermore and two industrial partners produces meter-size plates of laser glass at a rate 20 times faster and five times cheaper than is possible with the previous technology, and the glass itself has two to three times better optical quality. September 2001 html – pdf
Lasershot Makes Its Mark
The Lasershot Marking System imprints permanent, high-resolution identification marks on parts that are difficult to counterfeit, readable by machine, and strengthen the part at the site of the mark, in contrast to other marking methods, which can actually weaken the part. September 2001 html – pdf
NIF Target Chamber
The National Ignition Facility is a project of extremes. "Very" tends to be attached to descriptions about it. May 2001 html – pdf
