Tag: Laboratory for Laser Energetics

Christopher Deeney appointed new director of the Laser Lab
A leader in science and innovation, Deeney brings to the role his extensive experience running complex operations.

Rochester ‘a crucible of innovation’ says NSF director during campus visit
National Science Foundation director Sethuraman Panchanathan, accompanied by Sen. Charles Schumer and Rep. Joseph Morelle, tours University facilities including the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

Laser Lab springboards 100-plus high schoolers to doctoral degrees
During a summer research program, high school students are paired with Rochester scientists to gain real-world experience at one of the nation’s leading laser facilities.

Laboratory for Laser Energetics represented at White House summit on fusion energy
LLE Director Michael Campbell joined national stakeholders to discuss the development and commercialization of fusion as a safe, clean, reliable energy source.

Laboratory for Laser Energetics receives increased level of federal funding
The funding strengthens the Laser Lab’s significant contributions to national security, scientific education and leadership, and regional innovation and growth.

Tracing the evolution of galaxy clusters
Petros Tzeferacos, an associate professor of physics and astronomy and a senior scientist at LLE, and colleagues from Chicago and Oxford have replicated in a laboratory setting conditions that exist within galaxy clusters.

Stanford taps Rochester’s Laser Lab for laser upgrade project
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics will provide a state-of-the art laser for the Matter in Extreme Conditions station at the National Accelerator Laboratory operated by Stanford University.

Flash Center moves to Rochester, advances cutting-edge physics research
The Flash Center—devoted to computer simulations to advance understanding of astrophysics, plasma science, high-energy-density physics, and fusion energy—has moved from the University of Chicago to Rochester.

Rochester scientists reveal the limits of machine learning for hydrogen models
Research from the Laboratory for Laser Energetics paves the way for more accurate computer models, which are needed to understand the interior of planets and the physical properties of nuclear fusion.

Michael Campbell to retire as director of the Laboratory for Laser Energetics
Campbell, who has attracted record funding for LLE during his four years as director, will step down in January 2022.