Physics
Our science answers questions about the nature of the universe and delivers solutions for national security concerns.
LANL has been pursuing physics discoveries since 1943.
Innovations in experimental physical science
Our Vision: Leaders in experimental physics serving the national interest.
Our Mission: We design, execute, and analyze experiments that challenge, improve, and validate our understanding of fundamental physics underpinning LANL's national security mission.
Our Motto: Knowledge through experiment (Experiendo cognoscitur).
- Dynamic Plutonium Experiments
- Fluid Dynamics
- High Energy Physics
- Inertial Confinement Fusion and High Energy Density Physics
- Nuclear Physics
- Nuclear Weapons and Global Security Data Analysis
- Proton Radiography
LANSCE User Facilities managed by Physics Division
Latest News
HAWC Gamma Ray Observatory discovers origin of highest-energy cosmic rays in the galaxy (Mar. 11, 2021)
Physics experiment boosts evidence for sterile neutrinos (Mar. 9, 2021)
A look into the mysteries of proton structure and the dynamics of antiquarks and gluons (Feb. 24, 2021)
'Forever' postage stamp honors LANL scientist’s mother, 'Madame Wu' (Feb. 11, 2021)
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