Jupiter Laser Facility
JLF supports high-energy-density physics and inertial fusion research using advanced high-power laser systems. The facility is available to researchers through LaserNetUS.
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About the Hub
STARFIRE
The STARFIRE Hub, led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), brings together world-class expertise to advance inertial fusion energy. As a premier Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory and home to the National Ignition Facility (NIF), LLNL provides a strong foundation for this ambitious initiative. Through a collaborative, multi-institutional approach, the STARFIRE Hub aims to accelerate IFE progress in close collaboration with the U.S. IFE private sector.
Core Research
Research Thrusts
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High-Gain Target Designs – Developing fusion targets capable of producing high energy gain. -
Advanced Lasers & Optics – Improving efficient, high-repetition-rate laser technologies.
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Target Manufacturing & Engagement – Developing scalable target production, injection, tracking, and laser engagement.
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Power Plant Design & Assessment – Creating integrated models to evaluate and optimize future IFE power plants.
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Workforce Development – Training researchers and strengthening collaboration among laboratories, universities, and industry.
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Capabilities
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory offers a broad range of world-class capabilities in high-energy laser technology, inertial confinement fusion and target physics, high-energy-density physics, and advanced computing and simulation.
Livermore Institute for Fusion Technology (LIFT)
Integrates LLNL’s fusion expertise with partnerships across industry, academia, and government.
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Target Fabrication
Target manufacturing methods which increase manufacturing yield and reduce production times and cost to improve fusion experiment data rate and quality
Simulations
LLNL is a world leader in ICF/IFE simulation capabilities, with advanced multiphysics modeling tools for target design, laser–plasma interactions, fusion performance, and experimental validation.
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The Livermore Institute for Fusion Technology (LIFT)
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Livermore Institute for Fusion Technology is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, a growing hub for fusion innovation.
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LIFT leverages Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory capabilities in fusion science, high-performance computing, and advanced manufacturing.
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LIFT helps bridge the gap between research and commercial fusion power through partnerships, infrastructure, and workforce development.
