Los Alamos National Laboratory
Physics
Our science answers questions about the nature of the universe and delivers solutions for national security concerns.
For more than 70 years—from the Manhattan Project to today—Physics Division researchers have been performing groundbreaking fundamental and applied research.
Major source of innovation in experimental physical science
Our Mission: To further the understanding of the diverse physical world, to create new technologies in experimental physics, and to extend the physics foundation for existing and future efforts.
Our Vision: Physics Division is the major source of innovation in experimental physical science at LANL. Our science answers questions about the nature of universe and delivers solutions for national security concerns. Physics Division maintains an outstanding base of technical research and accomplishments because of the diversity of its people and the breadth of its programs.
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