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At a Glance

Discovery science and technical innovation

Computing at LLNL advances scientific discovery through foundational and innovative research; mission-driven data science; complex modeling, simulation, and analysis on powerful supercomputers; and creative technologies and software solutions. Everything at Livermore is Team Science. Thus, Computing is at the heart of many of LLNL’s most compelling national security and scientific efforts:

  • Operating one of the world’s largest HPC data centers
  • Deploying research and supercomputers to mitigate COVID-19
  • Preparing for one of the nation’s first exascale-class computers
  • Providing essential IT expertise across LLNL
  • Running one of the world’s largest control systems at NIF
  • Advancing cancer research and treatment
  • Designing AI and machine learning algorithms for science-based pattern discovery

Focus Areas

Computational Math

Powering scientific codes with advanced algebraic methods, algorithms, solvers, and discretizations

Computational Science

Supporting the Lab’s mission-driven programs with scientific modeling and simulation

Cyber Security

Meeting the nation’s top priorities to enhance security in a highly interconnected world

Data Science

Advancing AI, data analytics, machine learning, predictive modeling, statistics, UQ, and more

Emerging Architectures

Innovating in new directions for next-generation hardware designs and platform integrations

HPC Systems & Software

Providing environments, tools, and expertise for vital national security research and development

Information Technology

Meeting the Lab’s computer technology needs every day with enterprise applications and services

Software Engineering

Applying best practices to maximize the efficiency of software development and deployment

News

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Source: Science & Technology Review

Revolutionizing quantum science

Livermore’s advances in quantum science research present new paradigms for computing, direct simulation, studying complex quantum phenomena, and unprecedented precision in sensing.

Emerging Architectures | Quantum Computing

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Source: LLNL Computing

Simulating liver surgeries with virtual reality

A virtual reality training platform allows liver surgeons to prepare and train outside of the operating room.

Biology/Biomedicine | Computational Science

Highlights

Featured Employee
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Nadia Mohamed

As an administrative specialist, Nadia Mohamed is the ultimate problem solver for her team.

Featured Project
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Autonomous MultiScale

AMS is a machine learning solution embedded into scientific applications to automatically replace fine-scale simulations with ancillary models.

Featured Event
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Join us at SC24

Lawrence Livermore heads to the 36th annual Supercomputing Conference throughout November 17–22. Follow @Livermore_Comp and @NatLabsHPC on X with the hashtags #LLNLatSC and #SC24.

Careers

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We offer a promising future of discovery science and technical innovation

From software developers and applied math researchers to hardware architects and networking experts, computing at LLNL requires a top-flight workforce with a broad skill set. Check out our internship pages or visit LLNL's careers site to see how you can be a part of the future.