Nathan Palmer
About Nathan Palmer
Nathan Palmer serves as a Target Diagnostics Engineer at the National Ignition Facility within Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2010. Prior to this role, he worked as a Product Development Engineer at BD for one year from 2005 to 2006.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Nathan Palmer has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2010. He serves as a Target Diagnostics Engineer within the National Ignition Facility. His role involves working on advanced diagnostic systems that support research in nuclear fusion and high-energy physics. Over his 14 years at the laboratory, he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing the understanding of ignition conditions in fusion experiments.
Previous Experience at BD
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Nathan Palmer worked at BD as a Product Development Engineer from 2005 to 2006. In this position, he was involved in the development of medical devices, focusing on engineering solutions that meet regulatory standards and improve patient care. His experience at BD provided him with a solid foundation in product development and engineering principles.
Professional Role and Responsibilities
As a Target Diagnostics Engineer, Nathan Palmer is responsible for designing and implementing diagnostic tools used in experiments at the National Ignition Facility. His work includes analyzing data from experiments to assess the performance of fusion targets. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that diagnostic systems are effective and reliable in high-energy environments.