Social program of the evening of 19 June (Thursday)
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Overview
The scientific meeting programme will feature a combination of interactive sessions designed to foster in-depth discussions and collaborations. Thematic workshops will be held, focusing on critical areas such as the development of cutting-edge technologies, advancements in specific instrumentation, exploration of potential mission areas, and other relevant topics. These workshops will leverage the expertise of specialists from a variety of facilities, ensuring a rich exchange of knowledge.
Additionally, the meeting will encourage innovation through sessions dedicated to generating ideas for new initiatives and partnerships. A dedicated User Experience Exchange session will provide an open platform for participants to share insights, challenges, and best practices. To showcase the latest research, a Poster Session is included, highlighting exciting scientific work, with awards for the best posters presented.
Outline of the Scientific Programme
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>>> MONDAY | 16 June 2025 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>> TUESDAY | 17 June 2025 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
- PRP Meeting (by invitation only)
- Swiss - Hungarian Cooperation Programme
- X-lites Workshop
- ELI Facilities Tours
Click HERE for more a time schedule.
>>> WEDNESDAY | 18 June 2025 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
09:00 – 09:20 | Gábor Szabó, ELI ALPS | Welcome
09:20 – 09:40| Katalin Varjú, ELI ALPS | Overview
09:40 – 10:00 | Victor Malka, ELI NP | Overview
10:00 - 10:20 | Daniele Margarone, ELI Beamlines | Overview
10:20 – 10:35 | Zita Váradi, ELI User Office | Overview
10:35 – 10:45 | Q&A
WEBINAR LINK to this session (open to everyone)
10:45 – 11:15 | Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:00 | Plenary – Keynote speaker
Thomas Pfeifer, Max Planck Institut
Measuring the electronic response of atoms and molecules to attosecond-pulsed light, and its modification by intense ultrashort LASER fields
WEBINAR LINK to this session (open to everyone)
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
13:00 – 15:00 | Highlights of experiments – Part 1
2 Parallel Sessions - MORE DETAILS
- AMO and Physical Chemistry - WEBINAR LINK to this session (only to ELI staff)
- Ion Acceleration, Overdense Plasma/Radiation, Applications - WEBINAR LINK to this session (only to ELI staff)
15:00 – 16:15 | Advancing Science & Technology at ELI (poster session & coffee)
16:15 – 18:15 | Thematic workshops – Part 1 - MORE DETAILS
3 Parallel Sessions:
- Radiobiology with laser-driven sources - WEBINAR LINK to this session (only to ELI staff)
- Machine learning and AI applications in laser-matter interactions - WEBINAR LINK to this session (only to ELI staff)
- Strong field physics with MIR wavelengths - WEBINAR LINK to this session (only to ELI staff)
19:30 | Dinner | Szeged Castle
>>> THURSDAY | 19 June 2025 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
09:00 – 9:45| Plenary – Keynote Lecture
Katalin Hideghety, ELI ALPS
WEBINAR LINK to this session (open to everyone)
9:45 - 10:00 | Coffee break
10:00 – 12:00 | Highlights of Experiments – Part 2
2 Parallel Sessions
- Material and Surface Science - WEBINAR LINK to this session (only to ELI staff)
- Electron Acceleration, Underdense Plasma/Radiation, Applications - WEBINAR LINK to this session (only to ELI staff)
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 | X-lites Session
The X-lites Global Network of Extreme Light Facilities and Researchers
Presenters:
- Robert Kaindl (NSF CXFEL)
- TJ Ronningen (NSF NeXUS)
- Jonathan Zuegel (LLE OPAL)
See the description of the session HERE.
14:00 – 14:45 | Expanding Community Building
Chair: TJ Ronningen, (NSF NeXUS)
Panelists:
- Marielle Yasmine Agbahoungbata, X-TechLab, Benin
- Raphael Dorner, Emerald Horizon AG and Technical University Graz
- Katalin Hideghety, ELI ALPS
14:45 – 15:00 | Coffee Break
15:00 – 17:00 | Thematic workshops – Part 2
3 Parallel Sessions:
- Advanced targetry for laser-matter interaction - WEBINAR LINK to this session (only to ELI staff)
- Laser-plasma and secondary source diagnostics - WEBINAR LINK to this session (only to ELI staff)
- Applications of structured laser pulse at relativistic intensities - WEBINAR LINK to this session (only to ELI staff)
17:00 - 19:00 | Interactive Poster Session and Refreshment
>>> FRIDAY | 20 June 2025 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
08:30 - 09:00 | Coffee
09:00 – 09:45 | Plenary – Keynote Lecture
Kim Ta Phuoc, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS)
WEBINAR LINK to this session (open to everyone)
09:45 – 10:00 | Coffee Break
10:00 – 11:30 | Conclusions of Thematic workshops
11:30 – 12:00 | Poster awards and wrap up
WEBINAR LINK to this session (open to everyone)
12:00 – 13:00 | Coffee and light lunch