The article discusses the operation of the U.S. National Ignition Facility (NIF) in Livermore, California. The NIF will be used for nuclear fusion research projects and consists of hundreds of laser beams that recreate the Sun's fusion burn. Topics include the cost of the project, details related to the creation of nuclear fusion and its energy output goal of 1.8 million joules, and a report published within the regarding skepticism of the NIF's mission.