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  • About
    • What Is NIF?
    • The Seven Wonders of NIF
      • Laser Glass
      • Optical Switch
      • Preamplifier Modules
      • Deformable Mirror
      • Rapid-Growth Crystals
      • Computer Control System
      • Target Fabrication
    • How NIF Works
      • Anatomy of a NIF Shot
      • Power Conditioning System
      • Injection Laser System
      • Amplifiers
      • Beam Transport
      • Final Optics
      • Target Chamber
    • Keys to Our Success
      • Facility Operations
      • Power and Energy
      • Control Systems
      • Optics
      • Targets
      • Diagnostics
      • Efficiency Improvements
      • A Legacy of Lasers
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        • 50 Years of Laser Leadership
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    • Who Works for NIF
      • People Profiles
      • Management
      • Developing the Workforce
    • Who Partners With NIF
      • Enduring Partnerships
      • Technology Transfer
    • Careers
    • FAQs
    • Visit Us
  • Science
    • NIF and Stockpile Stewardship
    • High Energy Density Science
    • Advancing Weapon Physics
    • Achieving Fusion Ignition
    • National Security Applications
    • Developing New Capabilities
    • Discovery Science
      • Lab Astrophysics
      • Nuclear Astrophysics
      • Planetary Physics
      • Plasma Physics
    • Expanding Photonics Frontiers
      • DoD Technologies
      • Advanced Optical Technologies
      • Advanced Photon Technologies
      • Advanced Laser Systems
      • Fiber Lasers
      • Materials for Laser Systems
    • Exploring Energy Security
    • Journal Articles
    • Livermore Inertial Fusion Energy References
  • NIF Users
    • NIF User Portal
    • NIF User Guide
    • NIF DLI User Guide
    • Experimental Capabilities
    • Shot RI Resources
    • Call for Proposals
    • Prior Year Awards
      • 2023 Awarded Campaigns
      • 2023 Awarded Campaigns
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    • NIF User Group
      • Bylaws
      • Executive Board
    • NIF Calendar
    • Target Shot Metrics
    • Conflict of Interest Policy
    • Jupiter Laser Facility
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    • Photo Gallery
    • Playing Cards
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