Omega Laser

The Omega Laser Facility is a high-power laser research center at the University of Rochester, designed to create extreme conditions similar to those found in stars and nuclear reactions. It uses powerful, focused laser beams to deliver intense energy to small targets, enabling scientists to study plasma physics, fusion energy, and materials under extreme conditions. By mimicking the violent environments of astrophysical phenomena or nuclear processes, Omega helps researchers understand fundamental science and develops advanced technologies like inertial confinement fusion, which could lead to clean, sustainable energy sources in the future.