in partnership with
The
Center for Intense Lasers and Applications (CELIA) is a joint research unit
(UMR5107) involving a partnership between Bordeaux University (UB1), the Atomic
Energy Commission (CEA) and the National Scientific Research Center (CNRS).
CELIA offers an outstanding opportunity for gathering expertises in laser
development, strong Field and/or Ultra-High Intensity Physics, Inertial Fusion
for Energy (IFE) and industrial applications of short pulses. CELIA is an
active member of the European Large Lasers Network LASERLAB-EUROPE. CELIA offers 3 lasers to the LaserLab
community including Ti:saphirre ultrashort pulse technology (AURORE 1kHz, 25
fs, 20 W and ECLIPSE 10 Hz,150 mJ, 30fs) and new born Yb fiber high repetition
rate technology (BLASTBEAT 50W, 166 kHz to 2MHz, 130 fs) . 6 beam lines driven
by these lasers are available including HHG, Xrays, and UV pump-probe.
| Laser Parameters | Aurore | Cyclone | Eclipse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source type | Laser | laser | Laser |
| Laser type | Ti:sapphire | Yb:fiber | Ti:sapphire |
| Peak Photon energy / central wavelenght | 800 [nm] | 1030 [nm] | 810 [nm] |
| Spectral Bandwidth FWHM | 50 [nm] | 15 [nm] | 40 [nm] |
| Beam shape | Gaussian | Gaussian | Gaussian |
| Pulse duration FWHM | 25 [fs] | 130 [fs] | 45 [fs] |
| Pulse repetition rate | 1 * 103 [Hz] | 166 * 103 [Hz] | 10 [Hz] |
| Maximum pulse energy | 8 [mJ] | 300 * 10-6 [J] | 150 [mJ] |
| Pulse energy fluctuations | 1 * 10-2 [sigma] | 3 * 10-2 [sigma] | |
| Peak power | 3 * 1012 [W] | 2 * 109 [W] | 3 * 1012 [W] |
Laserlab-Europe offers unique research opportunities to scientists from all over Europe and to a limited extent also to scientists from outside Europe. Access is provided
• to world-class laser research facilities,
• to a large variety of inter-disciplinary research, including life sciences,
• free of charge, including travel and accommodation.
Access is provided on the basis of scientific excellence of the proposal, reviewed by an external and independent Selection Panel. Priority is given to new users. A typical access project has a duration of 2 to 4 weeks. Applications for longer visits are highly exceptional.
Details about the submission procedure can be found here. Applicants are encouraged to contact any of the facilities directly to obtain additional information and assistance in preparing a proposal. Applications for access are possible anytime.
We particularly welcome young scientists and scientists who have never used lasers in their research before. Laserlab-Europe strives to promote gender equality in scientific research and specifically encourages applications from women.
