photonics at stfc
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The Science and Technology Facilities Council has a wide range of photonics capabilities which are available for industry to access. This includes the Central Laser Facility, Diamond Light Source, particle accelerators, neutron sources and spectroscopy facilities. www.stfc.ac.uk @STFC_B2BTRANSCRIPT
World-class infrastructure
• Our Central Laser Facility deploys ultra-high power/intensity, ultra-fast technologies that:
9 Probe matter at dimensions from metres to nanometres
9 Study dynamic processes from milliseconds to femtoseconds
9 Explore light/matter interactions at extreme temperatures/pressures
• The Diamond Light Source generates brilliant, tuneable beams that produce:
9 Atomic-level images with very high spatial resolution
9 Experimental results with extremely rapid turn-round times
9 Optimised facilities for specific research techniques, through 27 individual beamlines
• Our array of accelerators, neutron sources and spectroscopy facilities is unmatched worldwide.
Cutting-edge skills
• STFC’s photonics expertise is firmly established at the vanguard of:
9 Next-generation laser technology combining high intensity and high average power
9 Innovative atomic-level imaging across the spectrum
9 Development of next-generation spectrometers
9 Design and development of novel sensors and detectors
9 Design, manufacture and testing of optical and infrared instrumentation
9 Optical modelling, opto-mechanical and cryo-optical design, finite element analysis (FEA), high performance computing (HPC) modelling and full system design – providing a ‘one stop shop’ for this expertise
Photonics
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For more information please contact: Ric Allott, Central Laser Facility Tel: + 44 (0)1235 445 882 Email: [email protected]
Julian Dines, UK Astronomy Technology Centre Tel: + 44 (0)131 668 8318 Email: [email protected]
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Applications with impact
Industry harnesses our capabilities to optimise R&D and develop/test new products and technologies in key sectors including:
9 Advanced materials (example: laser-driven sources for non-destructive testing)
9 Defence & security (example: scanning systems for liquids in containers)
9 Energy & environment (example: development of sustainable energy solutions)
9 Life science (example: drug development and characterisation)
9 Space & astronomy (example: development of radiation detectors for satellites)
Making light work of big industrial challenges
In the fast-growing field of photonics, our unique suite of capabilities ensures that world-leading science delivers world-beating innovation – benefitting businesses across industry.