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Researchers from the Physical and Life Sciences Directorate (PLS) accelerate scientific discovery by leveraging our Laboratory’s world-class facilities, capabilities centers, and institutes.
Facilities used by PLS scientists represent some of our nation’s most unique experimental resources. Some of these facilities are open to our research collaborators, enabling us to magnify our impact and foster innovation in mission-driven research areas.
Capabilities provide specialized resources across a range of scientific disciplines, including experimental and computational tools, state-of-the-art instrumentation, and unique, mission-critical research centers.
Institutes support our engagement with academic collaborators, as well as other research partners.
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Quantum Coherent Device Laboratory
Contact: Yaniv Rosen
The Quantum Coherent Device Laboratory is a state-of-the-art research environment for quantum processor unit development. Learn more on the Quantum Coherent Device Laboratory webpage.
Radiative Properties
Contact: Marilyn Schneider
Our experts determine the radiation properties of plasmas produced at laser facilities such as the National Ignition Facility, the Jupiter Laser Facility, and the electron beam ion trap. These properties range from the basic atomic physics of isolated ions to opacities and radiation flow in hot dense matter to electron-positron pair production.
Radiochemistry Facilities
Contact: Roger Henderson
LLNL’s radiochemistry research facility houses more than 50 laboratories designed specifically for experiments focused on studying radioactive isotopes and element transformation. From trace-level environmental analysis of tritium, to high-activity transuranic samples, our capabilities allow us to analyze solid, liquid, and gas samples.
Our radiochemistry labs include fume hoods and gloveboxes, as well as class-100 clean rooms for extremely sensitive chemistry and measurements.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
Contact: Zurong Dai
Scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, electron diffraction
Select Agent Center (SAC)
Contact: bioagent [at] lists.llnl.gov (Bioagent support)
The SAC has Biosafety Level-2, Biosafety Level-3, and Animal Biosafety Level-3 facilities. The center is registered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is Public Health Service (PHS) Assured, and is accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animals, International (AAALAC).
Space Science Institute (SSI)
Contact: Megan E. Eckart
The SSI builds on Lawrence Livermore’s strengths in planetary science, astrophysics, nuclear science, optics, engineering, data science, and computing to develop high-impact projects and a mission-ready workforce.
Additional information is available on the SSI website.
X-ray Diagnostics
Contact: Stefan Hau-Reige
Our researchers use a wide range of diagnostics to measure and record experimental data. To obtain measurements needed for their cutting-edge research, our scientists have to develop new tools and continually add to their suite of diagnostic instruments.
X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Contact: Charlotte Eng
Our instruments enable bulk elemental analysis with ppm-level detection limits.