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LLNL Hosts Laser Safety Officer Workshop

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By Benny Evangelista
| Lawrence Livermore
Laser safety officers and health and safety professionals gathered at LLNL recently for a Department of Energy (DOE) workshop to exchange insights, strengthen best practices, and discuss their evolving challenges and responsibilities. The 2026 DOE Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Workshop, held May 19 to May 21, provided a valuable forum for collaboration, professional development, and shared commitment to laser safety across DOE operations.
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LLNL, Las Positas College Offer Laser Optics Workshop

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By Benny Evangelista
| Lawrence Livermore
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Las Positas College (LPC) in Livermore are again offering a summer course to help meet the growing demand for laser and optics technicians who are critical to the operation of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) and other laser systems. NIF, the world’s most energetic laser and the world’s largest optical instrument, provides experimental data critical for national security.
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Optics Education Summit Targets a Growing Need for Laser and Photonics Experts

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By Benny Evangelista
| Lawrence Livermore
Students exploring career pathways may be less familiar with the science of optics and photonics than they are with forensics, which is depicted on many popular TV crime shows. But there is a growing demand for new workers in the field of optics and photonics, especially after fusion ignition was achieved at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) National Ignition Facility (NIF).
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