National Laser Users’ Facility
LLE has provided qualified researchers with a unique environment for experiments in inertial fusion and high-energy-density physics through access to the National Laser Users’ Facility (NLUF). In addition to investigations of inertial fusion physics, approved experiments have been conducted in plasma physics, x-ray laser physics, XUV spectroscopy, and instrumentation development. The Office of Inertial Fusion of the Department of Energy funds the operation of NLUF, thus making it possible for researchers to conduct experiments without a direct facility charge. In addition, the Department of Energy provides research funds directly to users for experiments in inertial fusion and related scientific areas. NLUF is administered by a full-time manager, who reports to the LLE Director. All proposals are reviewed by the NLUF Steering Committee, which ranks them according to scientific merit. The Committee is appointed by the Department of Energy. Members include outstanding scientists from universities, industry, and government.
Omega Laser Facility Users’ Guide
- Inside Cover
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: OMEGA Laser System
- Chapter 3: OMEGA Extended Performance (EP) Laser System
- Chapter 4: Experimental Systems
- Chapter 5: Experimental Diagnostics
- Chapter 6: Target Production
- Chapter 7: Omega Facility Governance Plan and Shot-Allocation Process
- Chapter 8: Proposal Submission Process National Laser Users’ Facility and Laboratory Basic Science
- Chapter 9: Omega Laser Facility Users Group
- Chapter 10: Policies
- Chapter 11: Travel and Housing Information
- Appendix A: Safety Webpage
- Appendix B: Glossary of Acronyms
- Appendix C: Proposal Template
- Appendix D: FY16 Laser Facility Report
- Appendix E: FY16 External Users Report
- Appendix F: FY16 OLUG Report
