The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE)
of the University of Rochester is a
unique national resource for research and education in science and technology.
The Rochester area has a history of innovation and provides a unique setting
for LLE within a technologically sophisticated community. LLE was established
in 1970 as a center for the investigation of the interaction of intense radiation
with matter.
Fusion: An Introduction LLE has created a book for readers of all backgrounds to learn about and share the excitement of inertial fusion research. Download a .pdf file (31.9 MB).
Watch the video here
New (Cd,Mn)Te X-Ray Detectors
for the OMEGA Laser System
Standard x-ray detectors used on the OMEGA Laser System have typically been diamond photoconductive detectors (PCD's) and x-ray diodes (XRD's). Recently, (Cd,Mn)Te (CMT) has been closely studied as a viable material for radiation detection because it can be used for x-ray energies of up to 100 keV and is relatively easy to grow as large, high-quality (homogeneous) single crystals. ...read more
Carbon Counter
After being poured into a form for the counter's side shield, molten lead at 800°F is shown being "puddled," a process originally used to make steel from pig iron.
During the process, cooled lead is heated, or torched in this case, liquifying it to sink and fill in any trapped air holes. At the same time, additional molten lead
is being added to maintain the volume.
Past Quick Shots
- OMEGA Operations
Schedules, reports, and
documentation.
Password required - Omega Laser Facility ScheduleListing of available schedules
for the Omega Laser Facility - Career OpportunitiesLLE employment opportunities
and contact information - DOE Monthly ReportSynopsis of current laboratory
activities, including a summary
of OMEGA operations - Educational OpportunitiesInformation about undergraduate
and graduate research - MeetingsWeb sites for meetings and
conferences hosted by LLE - Viewgraph DatabaseRestricted to LLE users
- Science PortalUniversity of Rochester Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Portal
