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Taking the pulse of the Vulcan laser

03 Dec 2009
Taking the pulse of the Vulcan laser
Physicist Kate Lancaster explains what its like to work on one of the worlds highest-intensity lasers, and describes some of the basic physics research taking place there.
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      For a view of what it’s like to work on a giant laser, tune in to this interview with fusion scientist – and Vulcan laser user – Kate Lancaster, as she talks about the basic physics research that is taking place there.

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