MISSION
The mission of the Institute for Laser Science and Applications (ILSA) is to strengthen the research interactions in the field of high power lasers and their applications between Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the academic community, with a special emphasis on the campuses of the University of California.
As part of this mission, ILSA oversees access for students and faculty to existing LLNL experimental facilities in order to facilitate training and research for university students and faculty in areas important to DOE in laser-interaction-with-matter science and advanced laser technologies.
Created in 1996 under the University Relations Program (URP), ILSA assists and enhances the scientific environment at LLNL and creates a forward-looking research effort that provides strategic benefit to both LLNL and the university community. ILSA's outreach to the university community includes the URP's Research Partnerships.
RESEARCH AREAS
Collaborations in High Energy Density Science
To engage UC faculty, post docs, and graduate students in HED Science collaborations, ILSA requested experimental research proposals involving LLNL's HED facilities, such as the Jupiter Laser Facility.
> More on the High Energy Density Science
Sponsored Conferences and Workshops
ILSA continues to co-sponsor workshops and conferences relevant to HED S&T topics of interest to LLNL researchers.
> More on Sponsored Conferences and Workshops
Other Research Areas
ILSA has an interest in a broad area of research topics in laser science.
> More on ILSA Research Areas
Institute Director: Don Correll
DON CORRELL earned his BS in physics with honors from California State University at Long Beach in 1969 and his Ph.D. in plasma physics from the University of California at Irvine in 1976. While at UC Irvine, he was both a UC Regents/Chancellor Fellow and a Hughes Foundation Doctoral Fellow.
Dr. Correll began his research career with the Magnetic Fusion Program at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). From 1976 through 1987, he was an experimental physicist. In 1988, he changed emphasis from science research to science management when he joined the Laser Fusion Program at Livermore Lab. From 1998 through 2003, Dr. Correll was the Director of the LLNL's Education Program.
In 2003, Dr. Correll became the Director for LLNL's Institute for Laser Science and Applications (ILSA). In 2006, he was appointed Chief of Staff (acting) for LLNL's Physics and Advanced Technologies (PAT Directorate. Prior to the Chief of Staff assignment, he was the Principal Deputy Program Leader for LLNL's Fusion Energy Program for three years. He is currently serving in both the ILSA Director and PAT Chief of Staff capacities.
Don Correll, Director,
925-422-6784
dcorrell@llnl.gov
Sharon Taberna, Administrative Contact,
925/423-6290,
taberna1@llnl.gov
