Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia National Laboratories, nuclear weapon research laboratory located in Albuquerque, N. Mex. Sandia researches, engineers, and produces all components of nuclear weapons systems, except explosives. Its technicians design and produce arming and firing systems and safety systems that prevent weapon use by unauthorized persons. Founded in 1945, Sandia employs 8,400 people. It is operated by American Telephone & Telegraph (AT&T) for the U.S. Department of Energy.

See also: Nuclear weapon.