Since 1970, the Laboratory for Laser Energetic
(LLE)
of the University of Rochester has led the national direct-drive laser
fusion
research program. LLE is a unique national resource for research in
high-energy
density physics, lasers, and optical materials, and is the home
OMEGAthe
world's most-powerful ultraviolet laser system. Over the past 30 years
more
than 250 students have received their PhD’s through LLE research
programs
and more than 65 patents have been earned by its scientists. LLE also
operates
the National Laser Users' Facility (NLUF), a unique program that allows
qualified
researchers to use the OMEGA facility for a variety of experiments.
This
talk will provide an overview of OMEGA’s role now and in the future.
Our
Speaker, Steve Loucks has a very unique prospective on the overall role
of
the Omega Laser System and LLE.
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Advanced reservations are required for this dinner program.
Please contact Ms. Connie LaBarre, (585) 475-5788 or clleme@rit.edu
Please make your reservation no later than Wednesday October 15.
ASME members & student members- $5
Guests- $8
Please visit
http://www.lle.rochester.edu/02_about/02_06_map.html
for directions to the Laboratory for Laser Energetics
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Steve Loucks joined LLE in 1990 as Division
Director of the Administrative
Division. In 1994 he also became the Director of the Engineering
Division
and led the successful completion of the OMEGA Upgrade laser project on
cost
and on schedule. In 1997 he was assigned the concurrent responsibility
of
Deputy Director of the Laboratory. He has been inspirational in
improving
the operational and administrative efficiency and effectiveness of the
Laboratory.
During his tenure, the shot rate on Omega increased to over 1400 to
provide
additional shots to National Laboratories in support of the National
stockpile
stewardship program. Concomitantly the OMEGA system availability and
experimental
effectiveness have increased to greater than 90%.
Before coming to the Laboratory, Steve Loucks was a career naval
officer
in the navy nuclear submarine program. During his career he commanded
the
University of Rochester’s Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps unit,
served
as the fleet Operation Officer of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and commanded
a
fast attack nuclear submarine, the USS Flying Fish (SNN 673). He
retired
from the Navy as a Captain in October 1990. He received numerous awards
and
commendations including the Legion of Merit. |
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