
How does radiation travel through dense plasma?
First-of-its-kind experimental evidence defies conventional theories about how plasmas emit or absorb radiation.

How do magnetic fields affect star formation and high-energy-density lab experiments?
Rochester researchers hope to explain how the fields occur in plasma instabilities

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.

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.

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.

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.