Professor Mark Thomson, executive chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council , which provided the funding, said:"The Central Laser Facility has been a driving force behind discoveries that have advanced our understanding of diverse areas from the fundamental properties of matter under extreme conditions to the formation of stars and planets."
"It is timely for Vulcan to undergo its next major upgrade, making it ready to serve a new generation of scientists, ensuring the UK retains its leadership role in this field."The Vulcan laser - which currently holds the title of the world's most powerful. Pic: Fisher Studios