Nuclear Deterrence
We develop and apply the scientific insight and engineering prowess to assure the safety, security and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile in an ever-changing threat environment and enable the modernization and transformation of the NNSA production enterprise.
Climate and Energy Security
We advance understanding of the global climate system, develop technologies to reduce accumulation of greenhouse gases and pursue the domestic production and supply of affordable, clean energy delivered across a secure and sustainable infrastructure.
Threat Preparedness and Response
We provide unique capabilities and innovative solutions to stem proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction, understand capabilities and anticipate adversarial actions and support response and consequence mitigation of natural and man-made threats.
Multi-Domain Deterrence
We create a global strategic advantage through innovative technologies, strategies and analysis to bolster escalation control and defensive capabilities across the full spectrum of domains including strategic defense, conventional strike, space and cyber and technology competition.
Computing
With some of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, complex simulations and leading-edge machine learning, Computing collaborates across the Laboratory and beyond.
Global Security
Global Security’s deep expertise applies to a broad portfolio of national security challenges. From energy security and military technology to weapons of mass destruction and intelligence, the Global Security directorate anticipates, innovates and delivers.
Operations and Business
Operations and Business provides the many services needed to run a large laboratory: Business, Environment, Safety and Health, Human Resources, Infrastructure and Operations, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Project Management Office and Security Organization.
Strategic Deterrence
Strategic Deterrence strengthens national security through innovations in science and engineering to sustain a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent. Pioneering research, engineering and technology are being applied to rebuild and modernize the stockpile.
Engineering
The Engineering directorate is a collaborative, multidisciplinary organization focused on achieving scientific and engineering breakthroughs in areas vital to our national security missions — from nuclear security and deterrence to cybersecurity to renewable energy.
National Ignition Facility and Photon Science
With the world’s largest and highest-energy laser system, NIF and Photon Science spearheads inertial confinement fusion and high energy density science; develops advanced laser, optical, target and diagnostic systems; and applies its capabilities to vital national security solutions.
Physical and Life Sciences
The Physical and Life Sciences (PLS) directorate delivers scientific expertise and solutions to support the Laboratory’s missions. PLS researchers use the latest models, capabilities and technologies to tackle large and complex scientific challenges ranging from biological threats to climate change.
