Colorado State University has partnered with a German company to build a $150 million laser facility

Colorado State University will soon have one of the most powerful laser facilities in the world.

Marvel Fusion partnered with the university to build the groundbreaking $150 million laser facility. The center will be a place to study inertial fusion energy and photonics (the science of light waves). The university says this will cement the school's position as an international leader in laser science.

"Colorado State University has been at the forefront of laser research for many years, and this new partnership will solidify the university's position as an international leader in laser science, a field that has the potential to bring profound benefits to our planet for generations," said Amy, President of Colorado State University. Parsons said. "The program is designed to open new avenues of research and exploration for students and faculty, and to bring meaningful long-term benefits to Fort Collins and the state."

Marvel Fusion is a German company dedicated to advancing laser fusion and its potential as a new energy source. The company says this helps to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the global energy supply.

"This public-private partnership sets the global standard for laser-based fusion research and advances the development of safe, clean and reliable energy sources." This is an incredible step forward for Marvel Fusion and a testament to our success and vision." Moritz von Linden, CEO of Marvel Fusion. "Working with the world-class team at Colorado State University over the past two years has been extremely productive. We are grateful for the trust and support of Colorado State University, the State of Colorado, and the ongoing support provided by the U.S. Department of Energy through the LaserNetUS Program."

Colorado State University is a member of LaserNetUS, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fusion Energy Sciences. Through the program, the Department of Energy recently announced an additional $12.5 million in funding for Colorado State University to upgrade its laser facilities.

Csu says the facility will provide research opportunities and workforce training for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as help attract faculty, researchers and students to study laser fusion.

"This is an exciting opportunity for laser science and an ideal facility for discovery and advanced technology development with enormous potential for societal impact," said Jorge Rocca, director of the Advanced Laser and Limit Photonics Laboratory at Colorado State University.

Source: Laser Network