Chemistry with lasers

By Mike Follows2012-07-01T00:00:00

Figure 1 - A sketch of James Bond strapped to a table, a laser pointed at him

The Lasers for Science Facility in Harwell, UK, lets chemists see and manipulate chemical and biological systems. This research has a direct impact on our everyday lives.

As well as developing and maintaining world-leading laser equipment for use by research teams throughout the UK, scientists at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) Central Laser Facility (CLF) are pioneering and implementing the latest techniques in order to enhance the technology.

This in-depth article explores the background of lasers and how they work, providing three case studies on laser use and the research being undertaken at the Lasers for Science Facility in Harwell.

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