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
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>>> WEDNESDAY | 18 June 2025 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
09:00 – 09:20 | Gábor Szabó, ELI ALPS | Welcome
09:20 – 09:35 | Katalin Varjú, ELI ALPS | Overview
09:35 – 09:55 | Daniele Margarone, ELI Beamlines | Overview
09:55 – 10:25 | Victor Malka, ELI NP | Overview
10:25 – 10:35 | Zita Váradi, ELI User Office | Overview
10:35 – 10:45 | Q&A
10:45 – 11:15 | Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:00 | Plenary – Keynote speaker
Thomas Pfeifer, Max Planck Institut
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12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
13:00 – 15:00 | Highlights of experiments – Part 1
2 Parallel Sessions - MORE DETAILS
- AMO and Physical Chemistry
- Ion Acceleration, Overdense Plasma/Radiation, Applications
15:00 – 16:15 | Advancing S&T at ELI ALPS (poster session & coffee)
16:15 – 18:15 | Thematic workshops – Part 1
3 Parallel Sessions:
- Radiobiology with laser-driven sources
- Machine learning and AI applications in laser-matter interactions
- Strong field physics with MIR wavelengths
19:30 | Dinner | Szeged Castle
>>> THURSDAY | 19 June 2025 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
09:15 – 10:00 | Plenary – Keynote Lecture
Katalin Hideghety, ELI ALPS
10:00 – 12:00 | Highlights of Experiments – Part 2
2 Parallel Sessions - MORE DETAILS
- Material and Surface Science
- Electron Acceleration, Underdense Plasma/Radiation, Applications
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 | User Community Building - Structured discussion
14:45 – 15:00 | Coffee Break
15:00 – 17:00 | Thematic workshops – Part 2
3 Parallel Sessions:
- Advanced targetry for laser-matter interaction
- Laser-plasma and secondary source diagnostics
- Applications of structured laser pulse at relativistic intensities
17:00 - 19:00 | Interactive Poster Session and Refreshment
>>> FRIDAY | 20 June 2025 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
09:15 – 10:00 | Plenary – Keynote Lecture
Kim Ta Phuoc, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS)
10:00 – 10:15 | Coffee Break
10:00 – 11:30 | Conclusions of Thematic workshops
11:30 – 12:00 | Poster awards and wrap up
12:00 – 13:00 | Coffee and light lunch
