The Optics Mitigation Facility (OMF) is a part of the Optics Processing Loop in support of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL). Fused silica optics are some of the key components that direct and focus the laser beam. The high fluence of the laser light exposes flaws on the surface of the optic and inside its bulk. OMF uses LabVIEW to automate inspection and fix flaws to extend the life of the high-value optics.
