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About LaserNetUS

LaserNetUS is a research landscape established by the U.S. Department of Energy to advance and promote high-power laser science and applications

Advancing the frontiers of laser-science research
Providing students and scientists with broad access to unique facilities
Fostering collaboration among researchers and networks from around the world

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facilities

1567

users

140+

experiments performed

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publications

Facilities

Meet our Facilities

With 12 high-intensity laser facilities and one supporting facility at universities and other institutions across North America, LaserNetUS serves scientists in various regions.

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Colorado State University blue glow blue glow
Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) blue glow blue glow
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory blue glow blue glow
University of Texas at Austin blue glow blue glow
University of Nebraska - Lincoln blue glow blue glow
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory blue glow blue glow
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Advanced Beam Laboratory

Colorado State University

Advanced Beam Laboratory
Advanced Laser Light Source (ALLS)

Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)

Advanced Laser Light Source (ALLS)
Berkeley Lab Laser Accelerator (BELLA) Center

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab Laser Accelerator (BELLA) Center
Center for High Energy Density Science

University of Texas at Austin

Center for High Energy Density Science
Extreme Light Laboratory

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Extreme Light Laboratory
Institute for the Frontier of Attosecond Science and Technology (iFAST)

University of Central Florida

Institute for the Frontier of Attosecond Science and Technology (iFAST)
Jupiter Laser Facility

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Jupiter Laser Facility
Laboratory for Intense Laser-Matter Interaction Physics

University of Maryland

Laboratory for Intense Laser-Matter Interaction Physics
Laboratory for Laser Energetics: OMEGA EP

University of Rochester

Laboratory for Laser Energetics: OMEGA EP
Matter in Extreme Conditions (MEC)

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Matter in Extreme Conditions (MEC)
Michigan Target Research and Fabrication (MiTRF)

University of Michigan

Michigan Target Research and Fabrication (MiTRF)
Phoenix Laser Laboratory

University of California, LA

Phoenix Laser Laboratory
Scarlet Laser Facility

Ohio State University

Scarlet Laser Facility

Mission

Making an impact

LaserNetUS is a consortium of high-power laser facilities around the U.S. funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science (SC) Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) program to dedicate a fraction of their operational time to supporting user experiments awarded through LaserNetUS.

Raspberry Simpson

Former Graduate Student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

As a graduate student, LaserNetUS has been crucial for both providing me with the means to obtain my thesis data and also the training and expertise from the network of scientists, engineers, and staff at these premier laser facilities. I’m very grateful for the access I’ve been able to have at this consortium of laser laboratories and also the opportunity to learn about the exciting research being done at each facility at the annual LaserNetUS meeting.

Access & Workforce

Expanding opportunities for students and scientists through access to 12 state-of-the-art laser facilities and one supporting facility across North America, offering hands-on experience and enabling doctoral research at eminent national labs.

Frances Kraus

Staff Research Physicist, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

LaserNetUS was invaluable for completing my PhD research in plasma physics from Princeton. The creation of the network not only gave us access to high-quality lasers with capabilities exactly tailored to our goals, but also let me submit a successful proposal as a student researcher. Data from our campaign at Colo. State University made it possible for me to write my thesis and start off a career in high-density plasma physics.

Networking & Collaboration

LaserNetUS strengthens global partnerships through a 13-member network, annual meetings, and cross-institutional experiments that bridge universities, national labs, and the private sector.

Mario D. Balcazar 

PhD Candidate, Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan

LaserNetUS provided me with the resources I needed to complete my doctoral research at premier national laboratories. The nature of the organization allows scientists to conduct experiments across a variety of world-class laser facilities, propelling common knowledge and highlighting the fundamental pillar of collaboration in scientific discovery.

Enabling the Private Sector

LaserNetUS drives industry innovation by offering beamtime for experiments and exploring commercial applications in areas like inertial fusion energy, medical imaging, and additive manufacturing.

News, Events & Publications

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Jun 19, 2025   News

Join Us as a Sponsor or Exhibitor at the 2025 LaserNetUS Meeting!

Sponsors and Exhibitors at the 2025 LaserNetUS Meeting can showcase their organization and connect with a unique audience of students, early-career researchers, and established leaders in the laser and plasma physics communities. Reserve your spot today! See you in Phoenix, AZ, July 8-10, 2025!

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Jun 19, 2025   News

Explore the Future of High-Power Laser Science at the 2025 LaserNetUS Meeting

The 2025 LaserNetUS Meeting is an opportunity to connect with plasma physics experts, other scientists, and researchers on the cutting edge of laser science.

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May 23, 2025   News

Interdisciplinary Course “Warm Dense Matter: Concepts and Fundamentals” Offered Fall 2025

Join global experts in a 10-week program this fall to dive into the basics of Warm Dense Matter!

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Apr 17, 2025   Publications

Graphical user interface algorithms to retrieve cylindrically symmetric gas jet and laser-induced plasma densities from interferograms

J. R. dos Santos, A. V. F. Zuffi, N. D. Vieira, E. P. Maldonado, and R. E. Samad. Appl. Opt. 64, 3371 (2025).

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Apr 15, 2025   Publications

Meter-scale supersonic gas jets for multi-GeV laser-plasma accelerators

B. Miao, J. E. Shrock, E. Rockafellow, A. J. Sloss, and H. M. Milchberg. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 96, 043003 (2025).

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Apr 9, 2025   News

LaserNetUS Now Hosts Job and Internship Postings

Stay current with the latest job and other postings hosted by LaserNetUS!

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