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Ed Moses and the National Ignition Facility

JUN 09, 2009
Physics Today
NPR (audio) : A new multibillion-dollar facility in California houses the world’s most powerful laser— the National Ignition Facility . But is it powerful enough to trigger the thermonuclear fusion reaction that occurs in stars? Some scientists are doubtful. Lab Director Edward Moses discusses the project.
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