Outstanding science and technology (S&T) make it possible for the Laboratory to take on demanding missions and respond to challenges to the nation. "Passion for Mission"—a fundamental value shared by Laboratory staff—and vitality in the scientific and technical workforce go hand in hand.

This page highlights PAT's outstanding science and technology. Listed below are PAT's recent accomplishments along with PDF files available for you to explore each subject further.

Advancing X-ray Science and its Applications
X-ray science and technology cuts across all research areas in the PAT Directorate from the nanoscale (where we currenlty hold the world record for three-dimentional reconstruction using our lensless diffraction imaging) to understanding the environment around black holes.
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A collection of articles from the 2004 issues of Science & Technology Review, the monthly publication of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, which describe several of the outstanding research activities in the PAT Directorate.
The report Physics and Advanced Technology in the News summarizes other science and technology highlights, as well as the awards and recognition received by members of the Directorate in 2004.
For a list of articles, go to the Table of Contents

A collection of articles from the 2005 issues of Science & Technology Review, the monthly publication of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, which describe several of the outstanding research activities in the PAT Directorate.

In recognition of World Year of Physics 2005, a four-part series examines the foundation that  Einstein’s 1905 discoveries set for current physics research at Livermore.
For a list of articles, go to the Table of Contents

Astrophysical Science and Technology
Astrophyical science and technology provides a direct coupling to the science of stockpile stewardship, the technology of national security and the capabilites of LLNL.
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