Argonne National Laboratory Is The First National Research Laboratory In The U S Established In 1946 And Operated By The University Of Chicagoit Evolved From The Manhattan Projectae S Metallurgical Laboratorywhere The First Controlled Nuclear Chain Reaction Was Achievedinitially Focused On Peaceful Nuclear Energyargonne Now Addresses Global Challenges In Energyclimatehealthand National Security The Laboratory Conducts Multidisciplinary Research Across Various Fieldsincluding Energy Systemsnuclear Energycomputational Scienceand Environmental Researchit Develops Next Generation Batteriespioneers Reactor Designsand Operates Supercomputers For Climate Modelingkey Facilities Include The Advanced Photon Sourcewhich Produces High Energy X Rays For Imaging Atomic Structuresand The Argonne Leadership Computing Facilityhome To Advanced Supercomputers For Large Scale Simulationsargonne Collaborates With Academiaindustryand Government Agencies To Advance Scientific Leadership And Technological Innovation
