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Information for researchers visiting CLF for experiments during the Covid-19 period

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Science Highlight

Can spectroscopy allow us to see more than computers?
Time-resolved infrared spectroscopy at the CLF allows scientists to take snapshots of key synthetic chemistry reactions involving earth abundant catalysts.

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Our Latest Projects

Our laser facilities

Artemis
Artemis is an ultrafast XUV science facility, using high harmonics to investigate electron dynamics in condensed matter and gas-phase molecules, and for lensless imaging.
OCTOPUS
The OCTOPUS (Optics Clustered to OutPut Unique Solutions) imaging cluster offers a wide range of imaging techniques.
Gemini
Gemini is a high power, ultra-short pulse laser system delivering dual beams of 15 J, 30 fs laser pulses, at a rate of one shot every 20 seconds
Vulcan
Vulcan is a petawatt laser system, used for experiments researching fusion energy, electron and ion acceleration, laboratory astrophysics and plasma physics.
Ultra
ULTRA combines laser, detector and sample manipulation technology to probe ultrafast molecular dynamics to facilitate innovative research in the physical and life sciences in academia and industry.

Events

2021 Christmas Meeting of the High Powered Laser Science Community
We are currently planning to hold a normal Christmas Meeting at Abingdon School in December 2021.