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Science Programs

Leveraging our research for the nation's benefit

Our Science Programs provide a focal point for basic and applied R&D programs in energy and also encompass medical, biotech, high-energy physics, and advanced computing projects.

In today’s dynamic national security and technical environment, our science programs and strategic partnerships and collaborations allow the Laboratory to cost-effectively leverage our research to accomplish programmatic goals.

Our science programs help Los Alamos attract, retain, and develop an inventive and innovative workforce. Partnering with academic institutions, industry, and other laboratories, we leverage our science and technology for the nation’s benefit.

  • Applied Energy Programs

    With energy use increasing across the nation and the world, the Laboratory is using its world-class scientific capabilities to enhance national energy security by developing new energy sources and by improving the efficiency and reliability of the energy infrastructure.

  • Civilian Nuclear Program

    The Civilian Nuclear Program Office is the focal point for nuclear energy research and development and next-generation repository science at the Laboratory. The Program manages projects funded by Department of Energy offices of Nuclear Energy, Environmental Management and Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

  • Office of Science

    Through the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, Los Alamos conducts long-term, national-security–inspired, fundamental science programs. These often high-risk and high-payoff efforts enable remarkable discoveries and tools that transform our understanding of energy and matter and advance the national, economic and energy security of the nation.