About CLL
Coimbra Laser Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory dedicated to the study of interactions between radiation and matter at the molecular level.
It is established at the University of Coimbra, supported by the Portuguese Science Foundation, and is part of LaserLab Europe– A consortium of leading organisations in laser-based research from 16 countries sponsored by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Union.
Coimbra Laser Lab encompasses photochemical, photophysical and spectroscopic studies, from the infrared through the ultraviolet, covering timescales from femtoseconds at room temperatures to ultra slow processes at cryogenic temperatures.
Coimbra Laser Lab encompasses photochemical, photophysical and spectroscopic studies, from the infrared through the ultraviolet, covering timescales from femtoseconds at room temperatures to ultra slow processes at cryogenic temperatures.
The laboratory is equipped for (femto, pico and nanosecond) laser-induced transient absorption and emission measurements with UV, visible and near-infrared detection, time resolved photoacoustic calorimetry both for solutions and thin films, time resolved fluorescence decay and anisotropy measurements, fluorescence microscopy, vibrational photochemistry and low temperature matrix isolation studies. It also has facilities for working with complex systems such as supercritical fluids, or for narrow band near-infrared excitation, and a cell culture laboratory.
Current work focuses on areas such as photodynamic therapy, organic and polymeric photovoltaics for solar energy conversion, optical sensors, matrix isolation photochemistry, hot vibrational chemistry, properties of transient species, photocatalysis, light emitting devices, biological systems such as DNA compaction and skin permeation studies by luminescent techniques, and applications of photochemistry to art conservation.
Coimbra Laser Lab welcomes proposals for scientific collaborations and shares the research facilities and human resources with the scientific community.
Events
The Coimbra LaserLab has a pleasure to invite you to attend the last User Meeting of LaserLab Europe III, which will be held in Coimbra, Portugal, 6-8 September 2015. This is the premier forum to discuss your work with the experts, strengthen networking with your scientific community and sneak peek the upcoming LaserLab Europe IV.
The user meeting is entitled “Illuminate – Lasers in the Year of Light” to celebrate the International Year of the Light, proclaimed by the United Nations to raise awareness about how light-based technologies promote sustained development. It is very suiting to held this users meeting at the University of Coimbra, which has been promoting sustainable development since 1290, and recently was recognized as a world heritage by UNESCO.
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Training School on Laser Applications for Biology and Biomolecular Systems: an authentic hands-on experience
3-7 July 2017, Coimbra, Portugal
The Training School on Laser Applications for Biology and Biomolecular Systems is focused on the application of laser-based techniques to biologically relevant molecules and systems. A selected number of significant lectures on the School field of application will be given by renowned invited scientists. Spectroscopic, time-resolved and microscopy techniques will be presented and available for selected hands-on experiments by the targeted users from the Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacy and Medical community. Students with background in Physics or Chemistry with the objective of studying biomolecular systems are also welcomed.
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