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Supply of 100Hz mJ-Class Laser Amplifier for STFC Rutherford Appleton Lab

Awarded 31 Mar 2021

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Awarded31 Mar 2021

Value£100,000.00

SupplierDr. rer. nat. Koerner Lasertechnologie

AgencyUK Research and Innovation

RegionSouth East

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 5y 1mo ago6mo term

Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 30 Sept 2021

About

UK Research and Innovation awarded a contract to Dr.

rer.

nat.

Koerner Lasertechnologie for the supply of a 100Hz, mJ-class pulsed laser amplifier to form an integral part of the front end for a 10 J Yb:YAG laser system at STFC Rutherford Appleton Lab.

The contract, valued at £100,000, covers the main laser amplifier unit with all optical components assembled into a single rigid mechanical unit, ancillary equipment such as power supplies and chillers compatible with 19" rack mounting, all cabling and piping required (likely >10m), factory demonstration of system performance, installation at RAL with performance demonstration to specification, operator training by a dedicated engineer, and documentation in English.

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