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From internal collaboration to external partnerships, we work together to advance scientific discovery. Learn More About Our Science and Technology News Media Contacts Media Library Publications Lab Report Fact Sheets Social Media Celebrating the Milestone of Fusion Ignition In 2022, made history by demonstrating fusion ignition for the first time in a laboratory setting. Read about the people, facilities, capabilities and decades of tenacity that made this achievement possible. Read about our fusion breakthrough /sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2023-10/www-hero-1%281%29.jpg?itok=gH3BA_U6 /sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2023-10/www-hero-2%281%29.jpg?itok=7rHEF7PF /sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2023-10/www-hero-3%281%29.jpg?itok=ljE_LGez LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY Science and Technology on a Mission At , the realm of what’s possible is only bounded by the questions we’re willing to ask. Our multidisciplinary teams pursue big ideas using innovative science and technology to meet our national security mission and make the world a better place. Our Mission-Driven Work For more than 70 years, has applied science and technology (S&T) to make the world a safer place. While keeping our crucial mission-driven commitments in mind, we apply cutting-edge science and technology to achieve breakthroughs in nuclear deterrence, counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence and energy and environmental security. Nuclear Deterrence We develop and apply the scientific insight and engineering prowess to assure the safety, security and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile in an ever-changing threat environment and enable the modernization and transformation of the NNSA production enterprise. Climate and Energy Security We advance understanding of the global climate system, develop technologies to reduce accumulation of greenhouse gases and pursue the domestic production and supply of affordable, clean energy delivered across a secure and sustainable infrastructure Threat Preparedness and Response We provide unique capabilities and innovative solutions to stem proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction, understand capabilities and anticipate adversarial actions and support response and consequence mitigation of natural and man-made threats . Multi-Domain Deterrence We create a global strategic advantage through innovative technologies, strategies and analysis to bolster escalation control and defensive capabilities across the full spectrum of domains including strategic defense, conventional strike, space and cyber and technology competition. Learn More About Our Mission Our Latest News See All Latest News Our Organizations Each of our organizations provides special expertise required to excel in our national security mission. Bright minds in a variety of fields work together in multidisciplinary teams to address important national issues. At LLNL, everyone contributes to mission success. Computing With some of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, complex simulations and leading-edge machine learning, Computing collaborates across the Laboratory and beyond. Global Security Global Security’s deep expertise applies to a broad portfolio of national security challenges. From energy security and military technology to weapons of mass destruction and intelligence, the Global Security directorate anticipates, innovates and delivers. Operations and Business Operations and Business provides the many services needed to run a large laboratory: Business, Environment, Safety and Health, Human Resources, Infrastructure and Operations, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Project Management Office and Security Organization. Strategic Deterrence Strategic Deterrence strengthens national security through innovations in science and engineering to sustain a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent. Pioneering research, engineering and technology are being applied to rebuild and modernize the stockpile. Engineering The Engineering directorate is a multidisciplinary, collaborative organization focused on achieving scientific and engineering breakthroughs in areas vital to our national security missions — from nuclear security and deterrence to cybersecurity to renewable energy. National Ignition Facility and Photon Science With the world’s largest and highest-energy laser system, NIF and Photon Science spearheads inertial confinement fusion and high energy density science; develops advanced laser, optical, target and diagnostic systems; and applies its capabilities to vital national security solutions. Physical and Life Sciences The Physical and Life Sciences (PLS) directorate delivers scientific expertise and solutions to support the Laboratory’s missions. PLS researchers use the latest models, capabilities and technologies to tackle large and complex scientific challenges ranging from biological threats to climate change. Our World-Class Facilities LLNL’s facilities, centers and institutes promote cross-disciplinary collaboration to magnify our impact on...