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).
• Bio prep room with biological safety cabinets and incubator.
• Chemical prep room with fume cupboards.
• Imaging room with imaging plate reader and film scanners.
• Radioisotope sealed source room for X-ray and gamma ray detector calibration.