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University News
April 10, 2023 | 01:00 pm

Professional organizations bestow honors on Rochester faculty

The recognitions highlight faculty contributions to imaging science, oral health, community building, toxicology, and more.

topics: awards, Eastman Institute of Oral Health, faculty, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Medical Center, School of Arts and Sciences, Warner School of Education,
Science & Technology
January 6, 2023 | 02:20 pm

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.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, high-energy-density physics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Petros Tzeferacos, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
December 13, 2022 | 12:58 pm

Scientists hit key milestone in fusion energy quest

The major breakthrough of achieving ignition is cause for celebration at Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics as well.

topics: featured-post, featured-post-side, Laboratory for Laser Energetics,
Science & Technology
November 17, 2022 | 10:13 am

How does radiation travel through dense plasma?

First-of-its-kind experimental evidence defies conventional theories about how plasmas emit or absorb radiation.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, high-energy-density physics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Philip Nilson, research finding, Suxing Hu,
Science & Technology
September 15, 2022 | 09:13 am

Developers of bladeless LASIK earn AAAS Golden Goose Award

Donna Strickland and Gérard Mourou’s discovery of chirped pulse amplification at the University of Rochester helped make bladeless LASIK possible.

topics: alumni, announcements, awards, featured-post-side, Institute of Optics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Nobel Prize,
University News
August 17, 2022 | 01:14 pm

Construction begins on new Laser Lab expansion

The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics has broken ground on a new $42 million, 66,000-square-foot expansion to house office and lab space.

topics: construction, featured-post-side, Government and Community Relations, Laboratory for Laser Energetics,
In Photos
July 8, 2022 | 10:05 am

Federal government representatives tour the Laser Lab

Jill Hruby, undersecretary for nuclear security of the US Department of Energy (DOE) and administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); US Rep. Joseph Morelle; and representatives from the offices of US Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Laboratory for Laser Energetics to meet with researchers and students.

topics: Government and Community Relations, Laboratory for Laser Energetics,