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Defense
Megajoule Laser
Strategic partner of the CEA for the design, construction oversight, operation, and maintenance of the LMJ
An experimental tool unique in Europe
22 laser chains
1.8 Mégajoules of power
LMJ Experimental Chamber ©CEA/P. Labeguerie
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES
A Research Tool in the Service of Deterrence
The Megajoule Laser is a tool for simulating the operation of nuclear weapons. In 1996, France stopped nuclear tests and launched the “Simulation Program,” led by the CEA, to ensure the safety and reliability of nuclear weapons. The Megajoule Laser (LMJ) replicates physical conditions encountered during the nuclear operation of weapons. It also hosts experiments for civilian applications.
OUR ROLE
Project Management Support
TechnicAtome has been working alongside the CEA since the project’s inception and is applying its expertise in managing complex nuclear facility projects to ensure technical, scheduling, and financial control of the project. TechnicAtome is involved in system engineering activities (mechanical design, interface management, digital modeling, nuclear safety and security studies, etc.) as well as maintenance and operations engineering.
Megajoule Laser
Project in Pictures
The building at the CEA Cesta site ©CEA
OUR PROJECTS
Long-term projects in challenging environments
For more than 50 years, TechnicAtome has been designing, building, operating, and maintaining nuclear reactors in support of strategic programs.
