Lasers for Science Facility (LSF)

Offering complete spectroscopy and imaging solutions to the scientific community

The LSF is located in the Research Complex at Harwell (RCaH) (link opens in a new window). Our aim is to work closely with other RcaH residents, colleagues in other facilities on the Harwell campus, and the academic community, to promote high-impact interdisciplinary research that requires access to the very latest technology and expertise in laser imaging and ultrafast spectroscopy.

The LSF operates the OCTOPUS imaging cluster, a central core of lasers coupled to a set of advanced interconnected microscopy stations that can be used to image samples from single molecules to whole cells and tissues, and the ULTRA cluster, a range of ultrafast light sources giving unprecedented flexibility to combine multiple beams, multiple colours, mixed timing patterns, and pulse length to address scientific problems in the physical and life sciences. We also operate a loan pool providing academics with lasers for use in their own laboratories.

The instrumentation is supported by a team of biological scientists, laser physicists, and data analysis experts to provide a complete solution to scientific problems 'from concept to publication'.

For further information, please contact:

Dr Dave Clarke
Head of Lasers for Science Facility
Tel: +44 (0) 1235 567 035