National Ignition Facility
National Ignition Facility
The National Ignition Facility (NIF) is the world’s largest and highest-energy laser system. NIF can deliver more than 2 million joules of ultraviolet energy and 500 trillion watts of peak power to a target the size of a pencil eraser, generating temperatures of more than 180 million degrees Fahrenheit and pressures of more than 100 billion Earth atmospheres. These extreme conditions cause hydrogen atoms in the target to fuse and release energy in a controlled thermonuclear reaction. Our unique energy and power enable cutting-edge research to help keep the U.S. stockpile safe and secure, explore new frontiers of science and lay the groundwork for a clean, sustainable source of energy.
NIF
National Ignition Facility
The National Ignition Facility (NIF) is the world’s largest and highest-energy laser system. Our unique energy and power enable cutting-edge research to help keep the U.S. stockpile safe and secure, explore new frontiers of science and lay the groundwork for a clean, sustainable source of energy.
