Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c81-be19-73c6-8c9b-0cafea53c86d/ukri-1167-cryogenic-cooling-system-for-a-high-power-laser

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# UKRI-1167 - Cryogenic Cooling System for a High-Power Laser

[UK Research & Innovation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-research-innovation)

Estimated value

£377,724

Published

21 Jul 2021

Deadline

Closed

6 Jul 2021

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

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## About this tender

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for a cryogenic cooling system for a high-power laser. STFC is building an advanced Yb:YAG laser system delivering pulse energies in excess of 10 J at 100 Hz repetition rate. The system will be built, tested, and operated at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

## CPV classification

Lasers

Source

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