About Us

The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) (an institution for the Science and Technology Facilities Council​, near Oxford, UK) is one of the world’s leading laser facilities, providing scientists from the UK, Europe and further afield with an unparalleled range of state-of-the-art laser technology.

The CLF’s wide ranging applications include experiments in physics, chemistry and biology, accelerating subatom​ic particles to high energies, probing chemical reactions on the shortest timescales and studying biochemical and biophysical process critical to life itself.

From advanced, compact, tuneable lasers which can pinpoint individual particles to high power laser installations that recreate the conditions inside stars, a vigorous development programme ensures that our facilities maintain their international competitiveness.​

Meet The Team Staff Members Our People

Our People

Dr Charlotte Sanders

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Prof. Neil Hunt

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Prof. Jim Thomas

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Prof. John Collier

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Our story

1977

Established

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1980

Expansion

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2000

Innovation

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Advisory boards

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Policies and Guidance

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How to find us

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Address:

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0QX

T: 01235 445603

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