Supporting the Nation
Inertial confinement fusion research and high-energy-density physics experiments help ensure the safety, security, and effectiveness of the nation’s stockpile.
A Unique National Resource
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) at the University of Rochester is where the brightest minds come to unlock new frontiers in security, energy, and discovery. Powered by the world’s largest lasers in academia, top scientists, engineers, and students from leading universities, national labs, and private industry come here to further the fields of inertial confinement fusion, high-energy-density physics, and laser-based science and technology.
Pioneering Science & Technology
Laser science and engineering that ignites new possibilities for national security, energy independence, and fundamental research.
Cultivating the Future Workforce
Empowering the next generation of scientists and engineers through hands-on learning, mentorship, and cutting-edge research.
Marcos Ibáñez Matles Selected for a Fulbright Award
Marcos Ibáñez Matles earns the prestigious Fulbright US Student award to attend the Technical University of Munich in Germany.
Milestone Celebration Marks Three Anniversaries at LLE
Photos and stories that recap a three-day milestone celebration at the world's largest academic laser facility.
Ever Better: Stories of Learning and Collaboration at LLE
Learn how students at LLE gain experience with fusion, laser technologies, and a direct pipeline to national laboratory careers.
LLE Selected for DOE Genesis Mission Award to Advance AI-Driven Fusion Research
The Genesis Mission project builds agentic AI for fusion research, laying the groundwork for future high-repetition-rate fusion facilities.