Photo of the Week: Energy Matter Interaction Tunnel (EMIT)

Researchers have completed LLNL’s first hypersonic wind tunnel, enabling routine access for scientists revolutionizing high-temperature materials. With 50+ tests per week, the Energy Matter Interaction Tunnel (EMIT) enables rapid throughput for novel material testing in hypersonic flow. EMIT heats samples to mission-relevant conditions by coupling in high-power lasers, enabling precise temperature control. Scientists are developing an arsenal of advanced diagnostics for an unparalleled look into material behavior in real time during an experiment, which can be deployed at other testing facilities countrywide. Brace yourself for accelerated advancements in aerospace and energy systems as we redefine the possibilities of high-temperature materials. Photo Credit: Garry McLeod