Extreme Light, Matter, and Fusion at LLNL
The Extreme Light, Matter, and Fusion (LMF) Directorate spearheads world-leading high-energy-density and fusion science; develops advanced laser, optical, target and diagnostic systems; and applies its capabilities to vital national security solutions.
LMF includes the National Ignition Facility, the Jupiter Laser Facility, the High Energy Density Science Center, and the Livermore Institute for Fusion Technology.
Expanding the Fusion Frontier
Eleven Ignition Results, Unprecedented Fusion Yields
LLNL’s National Ignition Facility is the only lab on Earth to achieve fusion ignition.
Since making history in 2022, each repeat deepens our understanding of high energy density and fusion science.
Explore how NIF brings star power to Earth in service of U.S. national security.
NIF Milestones
Extreme Light, Matter, and Fusion News



