SCAPA also houses a number of auxiliary spaces for experimental preparation and post-analysis. These comprise:

• kHz repetition rate Ti:Sapphire laser system (13 mJ pulse energy) for plasma accelerator development and characterisation, diagnostic development, etc.

• Zygo interferometer (DynaFiz system, 6″ beam diameter).

• Radiobiology prep room with biological safety cabinets and incubator.

• Chemical prep room with fume cupboards.

• Imaging room with imaging plate reader and film scanners.

• Radioichemistry lab for handling radioactive samples.

• The departmental mechanical workshop equipped with advanced CNC machines, milling equipment and precision tools to support user experiments.