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Applications are now invited for funded access (facility overheads, UK travel and accommodation) to the Octopus and Ultra facilities of the Central Laser Facility (CLF) in the Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

Access from January 2019 to June 2019.

The Octopus Facility is an advanced imaging facility containing a mixture of in-house built and commercial systems giving unprecedented flexibility to combine multiple beams, multiple colours, and timing capabilities for a range of techniques.

The Ultra Facility combines laser, detector and sample manipulation technology to probe molecular dynamics via a range of techniques. A range of ultrafast light sources provide unprecedented flexibility to combine multiple beams, multiple colours (UV to mid-IR), mixed timing patterns (fs – µs) and pulse lengths (fs – ns).

Attached is a brochure outlining the range of instrumentation and techniques on offer in Octopus and Ultra and also details regarding the call.

For this call, applications are invited for the following modes of access:

 Direct Access and Approved Programmes: Octopus and Ultra
 New programme access: Octopus

The deadline for applications is Monday 16 July 2018

Please carefully read all the instructions in the call attachment before submitting an application.

Applications are made using the STFC online submission system:

Before applying, please note

Applicants are strongly recommended to contact an appropriate Facility staff member to discuss requirements before applying, even if you have previously submitted a proposal.

Eligibility for access to Octopus and Ultra through this call:

 UK academics and postdoctoral researchers
 Applicants must hold a position that lasts for the duration of the scheduling period
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