Particle Physics
See the Facility That Tests whether Nuclear Weapons Work
Gargantuan lasers induce a fusion reaction to test the U.S. nuclear stockpile
Alastair Philip Wiper is internationally recognized for his photographs of industrial and scientific constructions. His most recent book is Unintended Beauty (Hatje Cantz, 2020). Credit: Nick Higgins
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