OUR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Moving the Mission Forward

Our Core Competencies

Core Competencies are areas of special capability or expertise in which we seek to contribute as a national — and often world — leader. From basic research to applied science and engineering, we leverage Core Competencies to understand, respond and adapt to pressing issues. The seven Core Competencies are continually strengthened through cutting-edge research and collaborations with other laboratories, government organizations, industry and academia.

 

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

Designing unique materials and fostering innovation to support our mission.

Earth and Atmospheric Science

Earth and Atmospheric Science

Tackling climate challenges and understanding Earth processes to build energy and national security. 

HPC, Simulation and Data Science

HPC, Simulation and Data Science

Leveraging innovative computational and predictive solutions to support our mission.

Nuclear, Chemical and Isotopic Science and Technology

Nuclear, Chemical and Isotopic Science and Technology

Studying reaction pathways to strengthen national security and fundamental science.

Bioscience and Bioengineering

Bioscience and Bioengineering

Preventing and responding to current and future biological and environmental threats. 

High Energy Density Science

High Energy Density Science

Understanding the behavior of materials at extreme temperatures and pressure. 

Lasers and Optical Science and Technology

Lasers and Optical Science and Technology

Advancing laser systems, optics and novel materials while working with next-generation technology. 

Broadening the Impact of S&T

Learn how we collaborate with partners across academia, industry, government and the community while strengthening our S&T portfolio.

 

How our S&T gets done.

Our specialized facilities, centers and institutes bring scientific capabilities to the community. Pioneering photonics, complex atmospheric-release tracking, advanced manufacturing, high-performance computing and illuminating spectroscopy are only some of the tools available to collaborators working with LLNL on the next big breakthrough.

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