About us

The Physics Division mission is to further understanding of the physical world, generate new or improved technology in experimental physics, and establish a physics foundation for current and future Los Alamos programs. Our goals are to:

• Provide the fundamental physics understanding supporting Laboratory programs;
• Investigate the basic properties of nuclear interactions, high-energy-density and hydrodynamic systems, and biological systems with a view toward identifying technologies applicable to new Laboratory directions;
• Identify and pursue new areas of physics research, especially those to which the unique capabilities of the Laboratory may be applied;
• Explore interdisciplinary areas of scientific endeavor to which physical principles and the methods of experimental physics can make an important contribution; and
• Maintain strength in those disciplines that support the Laboratory mission.