National Fusion Facility

The National Ignition Facility (NIF) is a research center in the United States focused on harnessing nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun. It uses powerful lasers to heat and compress hydrogen isotopes to recreate the conditions necessary for fusion. The goal is to achieve "ignition," where the fusion reaction self-sustains, potentially leading to a clean and virtually limitless energy source. NIF also supports national security by helping to maintain the U.S. nuclear arsenal without testing. Through its advanced technology and experiments, NIF contributes to both energy solutions and scientific understanding of high-energy physics.