OMEGA 24-beam groundbreaking

Construction of 24-Beam OMEGA to be Used in Support of the LFFP

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1975:

On 11 July 1975, the New York State Legislature passed a supplemental appropriation that contained a $7.5 million interest-free loan to the University of Rochester to support the construction of a building to be used for the Laser Fusion Feasibility Project (LFFP). Construction began on the initial 24-beam OMEGA Facility as a National Laser Users Facility.

Shown left is 24-Beam OMEGA Groundbreaking

Illustration of LLE from the time of the 24-beam groundbreaking