William H. Tobey

Harvard University

Articles by: William H. Tobey

The Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, houses the Z Machine, the world's largest X-ray generator.

What Does the Department of Energy Do, Really?

By William H. Tobey published

Assuming Rick Perry is confirmed as the new Secretary of Energy, he will face a paradox, as the DOE doesn't spend most of its resources on energy production. Here's what the department really does.