How NIF Works

How NIF Works,” presented by the Livermore Institute for Fusion Technology at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, provides an inside look at what it takes to run the National Ignition Facility, the world’s most energetic laser and the only site on Earth to achieve controlled fusion ignition and scientific breakeven.

Part 1 - Introduction & NIF Facility Operations Model and Workforce Management

Part 2 - Systems Engineering Philosophy and Implementation

Part 3 - NIF Control System and Software Architecture

Part 4 - Facility and Infrastructure Requirements for NIF

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