Scottish Centre for the Application of Plasma-based Accelerators (SCAPA)
Scottish Centre for the Application of Plasma-based Accelerators (SCAPA)Glasgow
The Scottish Centre for the Application of Plasma-based Accelerators (SCAPA) is a University of Strathclyde research centre in Glasgow. It publishes laser laboratories, laser-driven plasma accelerators and radiation sources, and lists mimicking of space radiation for component testing and radiation damage testing among applications of its particle and photon sources.
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Key facts
- Published University of Strathclyde Glasgow identity
- The Scottish Centre for the Application of Plasma-based Accelerators (SCAPA) describes itself as a major initiative within the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, with laser laboratories, laser-driven plasma accelerators and radiation sources.
- Published component-testing and radiation-damage applications
- SCAPA lists mimicking of space radiation for component testing and radiation damage testing in nuclear fusion and fission reactor development among applications of its particle and photon sources.
- Published information route
- SCAPA publishes +44 0141 574 5331, mark.wiggins@strath.ac.uk and 107 Rottenrow E, Glasgow G4 0NG.
Testing capabilities
Laser-driven particle and radiation sources
SCAPA says it uses high-intensity femtosecond laser pulses to drive high-brightness high-energy particle beams and radiation pulses.
Accelerated beam lines and betatron X-ray source
SCAPA publishes accelerated beam lines for monoenergetic electron beams and proton and light-ion beams, plus a partially coherent betatron X-ray source.
Published component-testing and radiation-damage applications
SCAPA lists mimicking of space radiation for component testing and radiation damage testing in nuclear fusion and fission reactor development among applications of its particle and photon sources.
Equipment and published limits
| Specification | Published value | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Published laser-facility power range | 300 GW to 350 TW femtosecond laser pulses | SCAPA says its three laser facilities provide femtosecond laser pulses in this power range. This is a published laser-facility statement, not a guarantee of a particular experiment, beam condition or availability. |
| Published experimental-area scale | Approximately 1,200 m² total area; three shielded areas; five accelerator beam lines; 300 m² total working space | SCAPA presents these as separate published experimental-area figures. They are not a simultaneous operating envelope or a statement of availability for a particular experiment. |
Access and contact
SCAPA publishes +44 0141 574 5331, mark.wiggins@strath.ac.uk and 107 Rottenrow E, Glasgow G4 0NG. Confirm the requested source, beam parameters, experimental configuration, availability, safety requirements, price, lead time and acceptance directly with SCAPA.
Facility contact
- Address
- 107 Rottenrow E
Glasgow, G4 0NG - Telephone
- +44 0141 574 5331
- Website
- Official test house website
Standards and accreditation
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What to confirm with the facility
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Before requesting a test
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Frequently asked questions
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Related testing facilities
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Further reading
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Sources and review
Arc reviewed the linked SCAPA facility pages on 30 September 2026 by direct HTTP retrieval. This is a review of published information, not a facility inspection, test witnessing or confirmation of experimental availability. Confirm requested source parameters, configuration and access terms directly with SCAPA.
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Scottish Centre for the Application of Plasma-based Accelerators
First-party SCAPA page used for University of Strathclyde Glasgow identity, published laser-driven particle and radiation-source capabilities, facility figures, and contact route. It does not establish current experimental availability, a particular beam condition, safety approval, commercial terms, item acceptance or accreditation scope.
First-party SCAPA Science & Applications page used for its published space-radiation component-testing and radiation-damage-testing applications. It does not establish current experimental availability, a particular beam condition, safety approval, commercial terms, item acceptance or accreditation scope.