Big Ideas Lab Jupiter Laser Facility
May 6, 2025
Félicie Albert, Director of the Jupiter Laser Facility and a pioneer in high-energy density research, shares insights into the facility's evolution and its mission of fostering new scientific talent. Alongside her, Elizabeth 'Liz' Grace, a postdoctoral fellow specializing in high-energy density science, elaborates on groundbreaking laser applications in medicine and diagnostics. They discuss the innovative Striped Fish diagnostic tool and the exciting potential of lasers in fusion research and cancer treatment, bringing futuristic ideas to life in the lab.
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JLF As The Seedbed For Big Laser Science
- The Jupiter Laser Facility (JLF) preceded and seeded technologies used at NIF.
- JLF became a user facility in 2008 allowing broad access to high-power lasers.
Apply Early To Use JLF Facilities
- Apply to use JLF if you need hands-on time with multi-million-dollar laser systems.
- Users can run experiments at no cost and often operate the lasers themselves when accepted.
JLF Helped Democratize High-Intensity Lasers
- JLF helped found LaserNet US to keep U.S. leadership in high-intensity lasers.
- The network now links 13 facilities and broadens researcher access across North America.