International Competition. Following an international competition to build a laser that would meet the needs of ELI Beamlines, the Laboratory was chosen as the only qualified supplier. An agreement for $46 million was signed September 16, 2013, after more than a year of contract negotiations between ELI Beamlines and Xxxxxxxx Livermore National Security, LLC (which manages Livermore and ELI Beamlines scientists (left to right) Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx (XXX), Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx (XXX), and Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx discuss the laser control system interface document for HAPLS. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx for the National Nuclear Security Administration). Members of NIF&PS, led by physicist Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, program director for HAPLS, took part in the negotiations. “We are proud and excited to be working with Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, which is an internationally recognized center of excellence in high-performance lasers,” says Xxx Xxxxx, director of the Czech Republic’s Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences. Xx Xxxxx, director of Fusion Science and Applications at Livermore, says, “This agreement is a great honor and a testament to our world-leading expertise in laser design, development, and operation as well as our track record of successful project delivery.” Xxxxx notes that the agreement marks a new phase in the long-standing relationship between Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx and the European laser community. While satisfying the technical needs of the XXX Beamlines project, the HAPLS effort is also important to meeting key goals for the Department of Energy (DOE). “Developing advanced short-pulse laser technology is key to many DOE missions,” says Xxxxxxx, who is optimistic the project will help energize the U.S. short-pulse and high-average-power laser research efforts. Several nations in Europe and Asia are planning advanced short-pulse laser facilities because of their potential to revolutionize fields ranging from clean energy to defense. “This is the age of the photon,” says Xxxxxxx. According to Xxxxx, the requirements set by the XXX Beamlines project for HAPLS are well aligned with previously developed Livermore lasers. The Laboratory has extensive experience in the research and engineering of high- average-power and high-peak-power laser systems, including the world’s first petawatt laser, demonstrated in 1996 as part of Livermore’s Nova laser. In all, the HAPLS design builds on Livermore expertise in high-energy lasers (Xxxxx, Xxxxx, Nova, and NIF), high-average-power lasers (Atomic Vapor...
International Competition. Students and/or teams desiring this kind of competition must have the approval of the NHIAA. No requests for approval will be considered unless received in writing and signed by the Principal six weeks prior to the date of participation. Requests are to be submitted to the NHIAA Executive Director for action.
International Competition. Teams in 1st Division that participate in international club team competitions, or any national teams or associations of a country.
International Competition. In many respects, Swedish industrial enterprises share common conditions and interests. These can differ from other sectors of private business, such as commerce, transport and communications, and building and contracting. The international orientation of industrial enterprises is strongly emphasised. In structural terms, the Swedish industrial sector is dominated by large Swedish companies with international operations, which in their turn co-operate with groups of small firms, which function as sub-contractors or suppliers of services. In relative terms, very many of these industrial enterprises belong to international groups or have foreign shareholders. Sweden has a very large number of large, internationally active enterprises in relation to its population. In this respect, Sweden can only be compared with Holland and Switzerland. This international perspective is very important for Swedish industry and the Swedish economy. Practically all manufactured products are sold against international competition on both domestic and foreign markets. This is true of finished products as well as of components and other products from sub-contractors or suppliers at various stages. Price formation and specifications are also largely determined by international considerations. The revenue side is affected by changes in economic conditions generally in various parts of the world, new or alternative products, or new competitors with lower costs. Different industries face different cyclical conditions. Some are highly cyclical, such as metal ores and pulp. The corresponding variations may also apply to product prices.
