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January 1, 2026

Dynamic Imaging at Los Alamos: Seeing Inside Extreme Physics

What happens inside an object during an explosion event? At Los Alamos National Laboratory, scientists use dynamic imaging to find out. By harnessing powerful accelerators and high-energy X-rays, researchers capture rapid, high-resolution image sequences that reveal how materials behave under extreme conditions. Techniques like proton radiography allow scientists to see deep inside experiments as they unfold in fractions of a second. The data collected plays a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety and security of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, combining experimental insight with world-class simulation and modeling.

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