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.
Register for OLUG
Secure your spot at the 17th annual OLUG workshop, April 28-30 2026 at LLE.
FY27 LBS Call for Proposals
Submit your proposal by February 23, 2026 for beamtime on Omega.
Summer High School Research
Applications are now open! Submit by February 27, 2026.
Call for Undergraduates
Apply by June 30 for a Fall 2026 research experience at LLE.
Ioannis Pagiazitis’s Paper Selected as Editor’s Pick in Physics of Plasmas
LLE graduate student Ioannis Pagiazitis earns an Editor’s Pick in Physics of Plasmas for high-fidelity quantum electron transport simulations.
Powering Discovery Through Academic Partnerships
Learn how URochester's LLE advances plasma physics, fusion research, laser science, and technology innovations through collaboration.
A Milestone Achievement: Omega Laser Facility’s 50,000th Shot
The Omega Laser Facility at URochester's LLE reaches a milestone as it surpasses it's 50,000th shot taken since OMEGA's conception in 1995.
Di Piazza, International Team Win Prestigious ERC Synergy Grant for Quantum Research
An international collaboration, including URochester and LLE scientist, Antonino Di Piazza, has been awarded €14M ERC Synergy Grant.
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