"We are at a unique moment in time when science and technology advances have made the possibility of commercial fusion energy very real. LIFT is being created to enable the growing fusion energy industry to leverage our unique expertise and capabilities in inertial confinement fusion and high-energy density science to catalyze innovation and accelerate their path to commercialization. This is a place where our critical national security missions and the goal of energy dominance are truly aligned." 

— Kim Budil, Director, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

From Ignition to Energy: LIFT is Bridging Vital S&T Gaps

 Driver Technology
 Target Physics
 Target Fabrication
 Chamber Materials
 Systems Integration, Diagnostics and Controls
 Fuel Cycle and Chamber Interface

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