Colorado State University Laser Lab Facility

The Center for Advanced Laser and Extreme Photonics at CSU’s Foothills Campus researches ultra-high intensity lasers, fusion energy, and nanoscale metrology. It advances x-ray and particle beam applications in medicine and material science and develops advanced optical coatings and soft x-ray lasers for precise measurement. The new facility, featuring a multi-Peta-watt laser, ranks among the world’s most powerful. With reinforced concrete and specialized HVAC, it supports fusion energy research, plasma diagnostics, and target production, and includes a laser bay, target area, cleanroom labs, and a control room for operating three lasers simultaneously. Once complete, this building will support the university’s mission and potentially drive economic development in Northern Colorado.