In six years time, theUKwill house whats set to become the worlds most powerful laser.

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is funding the project with 85mn.

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What the world’s most powerful laser could do for the UK

The gadget will also feature eight high-energy beams with an output of 20 kilojoules (KJ).

Several experiments have already been planned.

Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou

Ioanna is a writer at TNW.

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