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Gemini creates 'ghostly mirrors' for high-power lasers
Laser-driven ‘mirrors’ capable of reflecting or manipulating light have been produced using the CLF’s Gemini during research led by the University of Strathclyde, published in Nature Communications Physics.

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Our laser facilities

ULTRA
ULTRA combines laser, detector and sample manipulation technology to probe ultrafast molecular dynamics for innovative research in the physical and life sciences in academia and industry.
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.

Events

HPL Christmas Meeting 2022: Thank you to all who attended!
The 2022 Christmas Meeting of the High Powered Laser Science Community took place on the 19th-21st December in 2022.
2022 CLF User Impact Awards
Are you a CLF User with research you think might have made an impact in the economy or society? Find out below how you can apply to be awarded a CLF User Impact Award for your work!