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CLARA

CLARA is one of the world’s most advanced medium-energy electron beam facilities, driving innovation in medicine, physics, and material science. Its state-of-the-art technology accelerates electrons to 250 MeV and uses precision magnets and diagnostics to control the beam over 60 metres. With a unique 120 terawatt ultra-short-pulse laser, CLARA enables ground breaking experiments unmatched anywhere else in Europe. 

Introduction

CLARA is one of the world’s brightest medium-energy electron beams and has been designed to develop and test next-generation accelerator technologies, shaping the future of medicine, high energy physics, material science and beyond. 

Electrons are generated in a radiofrequency (RF) gun and accelerated using three 4-metre-long, 3 gigahertz RF accelerating cavities to an energy of 250 million electron volts (MeV). A network of 77 electromagnets and 65 diagnostic devices are then used to focus and steer the beam through the 60-metre-long facility. 

CLARA also features a 120 terawatt ultra-short-pulse laser, enabling unique experiments that combine high-powered lasers with bright electron beams. This capability is unmatched anywhere else in Europe. 

Technical Specification

  • 3 gigahertz RF accelerating cavities to an energy of 250 million electron volts (MeV) 
  • A network of 77 electromagnets and 65 diagnostic devices 
  • 60-metre-long facility 
  • 120 terawatt ultra-short-pulse laser 

How to apply to use this facility

Application details will be updated in the coming months. 

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