Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This year, we’re celebrating the season with a unique twist—a Yule log powered by the incredible scientific experiments at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Gather around our holiday “Joule Log” as we celebrate the spirit of the holidays and the dedication to scientific achievements that led to a historic milestone in fusion energy!
Did you know that the NIF is the world’s most precise and energetic laser facility? With 192 powerful laser beams, NIF can focus enough energy to equal the output of the entire U.S. electrical grid for a brief moment! And that’s not all— NIF's groundbreaking experiments are unlocking the secrets of fusion energy, a key to maintaining the reliability, security and safety of the nation’s nuclear deterrent while potentially paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future (to learn more, download "The Age of Ignition" lasers.llnl.gov/news/age-ignition).
So, grab some hot cocoa and let’s celebrate family, festivity and the fiery passion for discovery that fuels our world. Hit that play button and let’s ignite the season!
#Fireplace #Yulelog #Joulelog #LLNL #NIF #Ignition
This year, we’re celebrating the season with a unique twist—a Yule log powered by the incredible scientific experiments at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Gather around our holiday “Joule Log” as we celebrate the spirit of the holidays and the dedication to scientific achievements that led to a historic milestone in fusion energy!
Did you know that the NIF is the world’s most precise and energetic laser facility? With 192 powerful laser beams, NIF can focus enough energy to equal the output of the entire U.S. electrical grid for a brief moment! And that’s not all— NIF's groundbreaking experiments are unlocking the secrets of fusion energy, a key to maintaining the reliability, security and safety of the nation’s nuclear deterrent while potentially paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future (to learn more, download "The Age of Ignition" lasers.llnl.gov/news/age-ignition).
So, grab some hot cocoa and let’s celebrate family, festivity and the fiery passion for discovery that fuels our world. Hit that play button and let’s ignite the season!
#Fireplace #Yulelog #Joulelog #LLNL #NIF #Ignition






![Meet the Experts: Jessica Jimenez, Control Systems Engineer
Originally from Puerto Rico, Jessica Jimenez enjoyed math and science in school and was influenced by an older sister who became an electrical engineer. Drawn to electrical system design, Jimenez earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at the University of Puerto Rico and came to the Bay Area and the University of California at Berkeley to work on her masters’ degree, researching signal processing. Listen to what she has to say regarding her job at LLNL and why you should consider engineering as a career path!
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Learn more about engineering at #LLNL: https://engineering.llnl.gov/
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