National Laboratory Laser Facility
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Achieved 11th ignition in June 2026 (7.9 MJ); laser upgrade approved to push peak energy from 2.2 to 2.6 MJ
NIF achieved ignition for the 11th time on June 20, 2026, producing 7.9 megajoules from 2.08 megajoules of laser energy. The Department of Energy approved a laser upgrade in April that will push NIF's peak power from 2.2 to 2.6 megajoules, which would allow the 8.6-megajoule yield record to be broken.
Updated Jul 17
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