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Official account of LBNL's ATAP Division. Supporting @berkeleylab.lbl.gov‬ and DOE's mission by inventing particle accelerators to explore and control matter and energy.
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We use high-energy ion beams to create a chain of color-center qubits in diamond, promising advances in #quantum computing, & sensing technologies to progress #fusion

Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy

https://atap.lbl.gov/news/color-center-qubits-could-illuminate-the-path-to-a-quantum-future/
January 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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A new imaging technology developed by us can create accurate, detailed 3D geochemical maps of the subsurface, promising progress in a number of fields..

Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy

https://atap.lbl.gov/news/a-new-imager-could-help-unearth-the-mineral-wealth-of-planets-and-asteroids/
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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“Working at the Lab remains exciting because it offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge science,” says our Research Scientist, Yilun Xu, whose work is contributing to advancements in #quantum computing.

Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy

https://atap.lbl.gov/news/3q4-yilun-xu/
Research scientist Yilun Xu working on quantum control hardware in a lab.
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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“It was a challenging experiment with very fruitful results,” says Hai-En Tsai, on a collaboration has explored the microphysics of plasmas to advance #fusion research.
Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy
https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2026/01/08/a-new-way-to-view-shockwaves-could-boost-fusion-research/
January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Learn how our researchers are working with others at Berkeley Lab to improve the efficiency of T centers, tiny defects in silicon, paving the way for their use in quantum networks.

Department of Energy

https://atap.lbl.gov/news/using-lasers-to-improve-the-efficiency-of-quantum-emitters-in-silicon/
Graphs showing photoluminescence-excitation spectra and cavity-enhanced lifetimes of two T centers in silicon for quantum emitter efficiency.
January 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Discover how Berkeley Lab researchers use #ArtificialIntelligence to extend the capabilities of #ParticleAccelerators & detectors, advancing particle physics research
Department of Energy
https://atap.lbl.gov/news/berkeley-lab-secures-doe-funding-to-develop-hardware-aware-ai-for-scientific-research/
January 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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“The Lab’s reputation and research options confirmed that joining was the right choice,” says our BELLA Center Research Scientist Lieselotte Obst-Huebl, whose works is to advance laser-plasma accelerators.

Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy

https://atap.lbl.gov/news/3q4-lieselotte-obst-huebl/
Photos of Lotti Obst-Huebl and a quote from her.
January 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Learn how Berkeley Lab researchers are developing powerful #magnets to advance #ParticleAccelerator & #fusion research, create new elements & materials, improve medical diagnoses & treatments, and much more.

Department of Energy

https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2026/01/15/leading-the-field-in-magnets/
Two people in a workshop examining cylindrical mechanical parts, surrounded by industrial equipment and machinery.
January 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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We teamed up with Ohio State to showcase a new plasma mirror that boosts efficiency of high-powered #lasers for laser-plasma acceleration.

Berkeley Lab - Department of Energy

https://atap.lbl.gov/news/using-liquid-crystal-films-as-renewable-ultra-fast-plasma-mirrors-for-petawatt-class-lasers/
January 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Check out our December newsletter for a revolutionary new planetary imager, self-aligned chains of color-center qubits, laser-enhanced quantum emitters, High School STEM Days, Berkeley Lab Director’s Awards honorees, and much more.

Department of Energy

https://atap.lbl.gov/atap-newsletter/
January 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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We are collaborating with others at Berkeley Lab, UC Berkeley's Physics Department, and Nvidia to advance reliable quantum computing.

Department of Energy

https://atap.lbl.gov/news/new-berkeley-lab-and-nvidia-partnership-integrates-quantum-and-ai-supercomputing-for-next-generation-research/
January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Shocking shockwaves! For the first time, researchers used both X-rays and electrons to make a high-speed movie of a shockwave moving through water. The technique could improve #FusionEnergy research. @atap.lbl.gov (link)
Close-up of laser optics illuminated with green light. The interior of the central cylinder glows red, with its center bright white. Two researchers in lab coats and safety glasses examine an optical table filled with metal components, illuminated by green light. Two researchers wearing lab coats and safety glasses look at experimental equipment bathed in green light
January 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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“It was a challenging experiment, but with very fruitful results,” says Research Scientist, Hai-En Tsai, on how a collaboration with @umich.edu explored microphysics of plasmas to advance #fusionenergy research

@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @departmentofenergy.bsky.social

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January 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Learn how researchers are working with colleagues from
@berkeleylab.lbl.gov Materials Sciences Division & UC Berkeley EECS to improve the efficiency of T centers, tiny defects in silicon, paving the way for their use in quantum networks

@departmentofenergy.bsky.social

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January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Discover how our researchers used high-energy ion beams to create a chain of color-center qubits in diamond, promising advances in #quantum computing, a quantum internet, and sensing technologies to progress #fusion

@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @departmentofenergy.bsky.social

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January 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Discover how a new imaging tech developed by our researchers can create accurate, detailed 3D geochemical maps of a planet’s subsurface, promising progress in planetary science, resource prospecting, & astrobiology

@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @departmentofenergy.bsky.social

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January 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Read about the experiences of our DOEscience interns working with our world-renowned scientists & state-of-the-art facilities on cutting-edge #ParticleAccelerator research. Deadline to apply for Summer 2026 is Jan 7

@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @departmentofenergy.bsky.social

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January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Welcome back, and Happy New Year! We wish everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026 and a year of great science, discovery, and innovation in #particleaccelerators

@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @departmentofenergy.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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We wish you a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday season and look forward to a new year of discovery and invention in 2026!

@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @departmentofenergy.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Read about the experiences of our DOEscience interns working with our world-renowned scientists & state-of-the-art facilities on cutting-edge #ParticleAccelerator research. Deadline to apply for Summer 2026 is Jan 7

@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @departmentofenergy.bsky.social

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December 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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2025 was filled with remarkable breakthroughs at our Lab, from developing new materials and exploring the universe to making strides in #AI, #microelectronics, and #quantum science. Plus, we celebrated our 17th Nobel Prize! 🏅 Explore our top stories ➡️ newscenter.lbl.gov/2025/12/17/b...
Berkeley Lab’s Big Science Stories of 2025
To celebrate the end of the year, here’s a roundup of some of our biggest stories, which highlight how Berkeley Lab is delivering solutions.
newscenter.lbl.gov
December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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As part of outreach & education efforts, students and teachers from local schools took part in guided tours, classroom lectures, and a career networking event at @berkeleylab.lbl.gov during K-12 High School STEM Days in November

@departmentofenergy.bsky.social

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December 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Congratulations to our Research Scientist Jose Luis Rudeiros Fernandez and the BELLA Center 10-GeV Core Team for being honored at the @berkeleylab.lbl.gov Director’s Awards for their contributions to advancing the Lab’s mission and goals

@departmentofenergy.bsky.social

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December 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Check out our latest newsletter for a revolutionary new planetary imager, self-aligned chains of color-center qubits, laser-enhanced quantum emitters, High School STEM Days, @berkeleylab.lbl.gov Director’s Awards honorees, and much more

@departmentofenergy.bsky.social

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December 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Our December All-to-All meeting featured a science talk on X-rays in laser-plasma experiments, a presentation on service as a core value, and a safety talk on using #AI when writing science papers

@berkeleylab.lbl.gov @departmentofenergy.bsky.social

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December 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM