The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory was officially dedicated on May 29, 2009. These are the remarks by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren of California's 16th district.

The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory was officially dedicated on May 29, 2009. These are the remarks by California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory was officially dedicated on May 29, 2009. These are the remarks by Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, of California's 10th district, which includes Livermore.

The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory was officially dedicated on May 29, 2009. These are the remarks by U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, of California.

The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory was officially dedicated on May 29, 2009. These are the concluding remarks by NIF director Edward Moses, as well as a video tribute.

News media coverage of the National Ignition Facility's dedication on May 29, 2009.

A look at the history of NIF from its inception to the present.

This animation follows a pulse of laser light as it travels from its origins in the Master Oscillator through a series of NIF amplifiers and conditioners to its final destination in the Target Chamber.

Introduction to the National Ignition Facility

It's all business when the National Ignition Facility's 192 laser beams are fired.