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Laser Bay

Forget the man on the moon. Over in Livermore, scientists say they're almost finished with the one of the most expensive high-tech projects the country has ever undertaken. What is it? Well, depends on who you ask. Proponents say it could be the future of clean energy. Critics call it a sandbox for nuclear weapons designers.

Listen to the companion KQED-FM Radio piece on KQED QUEST and discuss it in the QUEST Science Blog.

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items are from between 11 Jun 2003 & 28 May 2008.

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Laser Bay by kqedquest
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Where Laser Pulses Are Born by kqedquest
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Inside the Target Chamber by kqedquest
Amplification Crystal by kqedquest
Super Laser Beam by kqedquest
The Target by kqedquest
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Laser Glass by kqedquest
Clean Room by kqedquest
NIF Control Room by kqedquest
NIF Dedication Ceremony by kqedquest
NIF Dedication Ceremony by kqedquest
Governor Schwarzenegger by kqedquest

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