Plasma Physics, P-24
The Plasma Physics Group (P-24) are an organization committed to scientific excellence, with great breadth and depth in experimental High Energy Density Physics (HEDP) and Plasma Physics, applied towards solving scientific and technical problems of importance to the nation and to the world. In particular, we apply an extensive knowledge of plasma, atomic and laser-matter interaction physics, plasma chemistry, laser and pulsed-power technology and complex diagnostics to study matter under extreme conditions, in states ranging from the plasma state to condensed matter. We concentrate on fielding and interpreting the results from laboratory-based experiments, at laser and pulsed-power experimental facilities, both within group and with other organizations at other national laboratories.
P-24 is involved in many research programs, such as inertial and magnetic fusion, nuclear weapons, conventional defense, homeland defense, and civilian applications of plasma technologies. The group operates the TRIDENT High-Energy Density Facility, consisting of a 200-TW multi-beam laser system and associated experimental areas, the Field-Reversed Experiment – Liner (FRX-L), the Inertial Electrostatic Confinement (IEC) experiment, low-temperature plasma laboratory, the Reconnection Scaling Experiment (RSX), and support laboratories such as x-ray calibration and darkroom facilities.
Our personnel include scientists, engineers, technicians and administrative support staff who team both within the group and externally to fulfill our missions.
