S&TR | April/May 2022

The Laboratory in the News

A Remarkable Past and Exciting Future

Commentary by Kimberly Budil

Beaming with Excellence

In 1972, Livermore created its unified Laser Program, enabling cutting-edge research in laser fusion systems that has led to a major fusion milestone.

TRUly Well-Managed Waste

The Laboratory successfully manages generation, characterization, and shipment of transuranic waste from research and testing activities.

Watery Detective Story

Livermore scientists use isotope hydrology to sleuth out the source of an extensive water leak and clear an innocent suspect.

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