Download or read book 2014 Fermilab Laboratory Directed Research & Development Program Plan written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fermilab is executing Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) as outlined by order DOE O 413.2B in order to enhance and realize the mission of the laboratory in a manner that also supports the laboratory's strategic objectives and the mission of the Department of Energy. LDRD funds enable scientific creativity, allow for exploration of "high risk, high payoff" research, and allow for the demonstration of new ideas, technical concepts, and devices. LDRD also has an objective of maintaining and enhancing the scientific and technical vitality of Fermilab.