Researchers from the Physical and Life Sciences Directorate (PLS) accelerate scientific discovery by leveraging our Laboratory’s world-class facilities, capabilities centers, and institutes.
Facilities used by PLS scientists represent some of our nation’s most unique experimental resources. Some of these facilities are open to our research collaborators, enabling us to magnify our impact and foster innovation in mission-driven research areas.
Capabilities provide specialized resources across a range of scientific disciplines, including experimental and computational tools, state-of-the-art instrumentation, and unique, mission-critical research centers.
Institutes support our engagement with academic collaborators, as well as other research partners.
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