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Modernisation of the CLF
The CLF continues to evolve, adding new capabilities in response to changing academic and national priorities. Please click here to read more...
News
CLF to play leading role in project to advance laser‑driven ion and neutron sources
Peter Norreys awarded Holweck Prize 2025
Robin Timmis wins Culham Thesis Prize: Plasma Physics Group 2026
User consultation on the impact of potential STFC budget reductions affecting CLF’s operational programme
Meetings with user community provide useful feedback for EPAC and Vulcan 20-20
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Our Latest Projects
UPLiFT Project - Laser Fusion Energy
Welcome to HiLUX
EPAC | Extreme Photonics Applications Centre
UK XFEL - Scientific Case Project
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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.
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
OCTOPUS
The OCTOPUS (Optics Clustered to OutPut Unique Solutions) imaging cluster offers a wide range of imaging techniques.
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.
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From 24-26 March 2026, cutting edge light science took centre stage in Oxford.
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