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Iranian lasers to aid Tehran nuclear program questioned
A Los Angeles laser firm financed by Iran’s former government sold $2 million worth of gas lasers to Tehran last year. DOE officials question the enrichment potential, while founder Jeffrey Berkens says tests prove enrichment possible and Los Alamos mishandled evaluation. The deal stalled after the shah’s overthrow.
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Los Angeles
Iran
Shah
Department of Energy
James Kratz
DOE
Jeffrey Berkens
Los Alamos Nuclear Laboratory
Los Alamos
Berkens
Tehran
Los Angeles Times
Lischem Inc
Iranian Nuclear Research Center
Bank of Iran
Lischem
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi