Hohlraums used to study fusion and astrophysical plasmas Interaction between high power laser radiation and gold is very efficient in the production of soft x-rays. Major increases have been made in the efficiency of x-ray lasers, enabling coherent radiation to be obtained at shorter wavelengths. They offer high brightness, short wavelength, narrow bandwidth and short pulse duration. The CLF is a centre for molecular dissociation studies. A number of very important fundamental chemical and biological processes occur on picosecond timescales.
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The Central Laser Facility provides access to large scale laser systems for researchers from the United Kingdom and other EU countries. Four target areas are available for experiments using Vulcan. The Titania KrF laser system Krypton fluoride, KrF, is a gaseous laser medium which amplifies pulses of ultraviolet light. The LSF provides user scientists and technologists with a wide range of lasers, laser-based techniques and expertise for their own use. Instrumentation A wide range of diagnostics is provided for visiting scientists to measure the extreme conditions generated in laser matter interactions.