ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure

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ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure

ELI is the world's most advanced laser infrastructure in high-power, high-intensity, and short-pulsed laser systems.

The Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC is the world’s most advanced high-power laser research infrastructure. The international user facility, ELI ERIC, will provide access to world-class high-power, high-repetition-rate laser systems and enable cutting-edge research in physical, chemical, materials, and medical sciences, as well as breakthrough technological innovations and explore new regimes of high intensity physics. ELI ERIC will operate as a single multi-site organisation made up of two complementary facilities each with different capabilities in terms of lasers and secondary sources: ELI Beamlines in Dolní Břežany (Czech Republic) and ELI ALPS in Szeged (Hungary).

06/11/2025

➡️ ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure's International Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (ISTAC) convened this week in Dresden!

During the two-day meeting, hosted by Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), participants discussed the current status of the ELI Facilities, including laser performance updates, strategic projects and initiatives, and advancements on the EuPRAXIA Preparatory Phase and its second pillar at ELI. The agenda also included scientific evaluation processes and key performance indicators supporting ELI’s continued development and user programme.

💡 The ISTAC brings together leading international experts in laser science who provide independent advice on ELI’s scientific and technical strategy. Appointed by the ELI General Assembly, the Committee assesses ELI’s progress, offers guidance on its research objectives, and contributes to shaping the long-term vision of the infrastructure.

ELI thanks all ISTAC members for their valuable insights and their continued contribution to advancing ELI’s scientific mission.

29/10/2025

💥 The three-day EuPRAXIA Preparatory Phase General Meeting 2025 has officially begun at ELI!

⚡This meeting is setting the course for the realisation of EuPRAXIA, a pioneering European initiative developing a new generation of plasma-based electron accelerators. Previously, the EuPRAXIA Consortium selected ELI, specifically the ELI Beamlines Facility, as the site for its laser-driven plasma accelerator pillar.

💡 "For ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure, this is not only a strategic project but a shared European mission," said ELI Director General Allen Weeks. "As a leader in laser science and technology for applied science, we are proud to contribute our capabilities to advance this transformative field.”

EuPRAXIA’s implementation strengthens Europe’s position at the forefront of accelerator science - fostering collaboration between academia and industry, driving innovation, and supporting cutting-edge research with real-world impact. 🌍

🔗 Learn more about the project: https://www.eupraxia-project.eu/

28/10/2025

🚨 Last Call to Join the ELI User Community

The 7th ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure User Call is about to close - this is your final chance to complete and submit your proposal! 🕐

📌 Submissions will be evaluated by an international peer-review panel, and selected experiments are expected to begin in April 2026.

Be part of the ELI User Community and take your research to the next level at our world-class laser facilities.
▶ https://up.eli-laser.eu/call/1723203616/

❓ Last minute questions about feasibility or technical requirements?
📩 Contact the ELI User Office at user-office@eli-laser.eu or reach out to our scientific staff at up.eli-laser.eu/contact.

We can’t wait to welcome you as a user at the ELI ALPS Laser Research Institute, the ELI Beamlines, or the ELI NP.

24/10/2025

📢 Reminder: The 7th ELI User Call closes soon!

In this short message, Daniele Margarone, Science Director at ELI Beamlines, shares the key details about the ongoing 7th ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure User Call - and encourages researchers to take part.

🗓 Deadline: 29 October 2025, 12:00 (noon) CET
🔬 Submit your proposals to access world-class research opportunities at ELI ALPS Laser Research Institute, ELI Beamlines, and ELI NP.

Visit the ELI User Portal to explore available instruments, guidelines, and contact points for support: https://up.eli-laser.eu/call/1723203616

We look forward to receiving your proposals for groundbreaking experiments at ELI!

🎥 Watch the video below to learn more from Daniele:

22/10/2025

🚀 7th ELI User Call: Co-editing Available for User Proposals

❓ Did you know?
💡 The ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure User Office System (UOS) allows co-editing of proposals online, making teamwork with co-proposers smoother and more efficient.

A few things to keep in mind:

➡️ All co-proposers must be registered and logged in to the UOS.
➡️Early registration is recommended to avoid access delays near the deadline.
➡️Only registered co-proposers added in the UOS will be visible to reviewers.

For help with registration or technical support, contact the ELI User Office at user-office[@]eli-laser.eu or the direct help line at uos-request[@]eli-laser.eu.

📌 Learn more and submit your proposal: https://up.eli-laser.eu/call/1723203616

17/10/2025

💥ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure Swiss Partner Day

On 16 October 2025, ELI and the Swiss scientific community came together for a special event marking the beginning of a new chapter in our partnership.

The Swiss Partner Day focused on the exciting opportunities emerging from projects supported by Switzerland’s Second Contribution (2019–2029) to selected EU Member States - particularly the Swiss–Hungarian and Swiss–Czech cooperation programmes dedicated to ELI.

We were honoured to welcome representatives from:
🤝 The Swiss Development & Cooperation (SDC)
🎓 The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SBFI SEFRI SERI
🔬 The Swiss Society for Photon Science
🏛️ The management of the Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland Innovation Park Innovaare, and ELI
as well as researchers from Swiss academia and diplomatic representatives of Czechia and Hungary in Switzerland.

The day was filled with inspiring discussions about collaboration, innovation, and the shared vision of strengthening Europe’s research ecosystem through open access to cutting-edge laser technologies.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants and partners who made this day such a success - laying the groundwork for a long-term cooperation between ELI and Switzerland. 💡🌍

16/10/2025

💥 ELI’s L4 ATON laser reaches 5 petawatts!

A major milestone has been achieved at ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure: the L4 ATON laser system at the ELI Beamlines Facility has successfully reached a peak power of 5.1 petawatts, compressing 786 J of energy into pulses just 154 femtoseconds long. 📢 This currently represents the highest pulse energy achieved worldwide at the multi-petawatt power level.

Over the past year, the ELI team has implemented extensive upgrades to the cooling system, diagnostics, controls, and adaptive optics, enhancing both the stability and quality of the beam. These developments ensure that the laser can perform consistently at its highest potential and prepare for even more demanding applications.

💡 The L4 ATON’s unique combination of high energy, short pulse duration, and repetition rate makes it one of the world’s most advanced petawatt-class lasers. It will serve as a key instrument for upcoming user experiments exploring the frontiers of plasma physics, particle acceleration, and high-field interactions.

⚡With this achievement, ELI continues to push the limits of what is possible with laser technology - and the journey doesn’t stop here. The team is already preparing for the next upgrade toward 10 PW operation, expected by 2026.

Find our more ➡️ https://www.eli-laser.eu/news/eli-s-l4-aton-laser-achieves-5-petawatt/

15/10/2025

🚀 Join the growing User Community of ELI!

At ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure, science is driven by people. Our international User Community brings together researchers from 38 countries, from academia, industry, and diverse scientific disciplines.

Find out more from the latest ELI Annual Report ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Je5eb5

💡 Why should you join?
✅ Access to cutting-edge instrumentation at the ELI ALPS Laser Research Institute, the ELI Beamlines Facility, and the ELI NP Facility
✅ Opportunities for cross-border collaboration and scientific exchange
✅ A platform for your research to make a real impact

🧪 The 7th ELI User Call is now open, don't hesitate, submit your research plan!🔗 Learn more & submit your proposal: https://up.eli-laser.eu/call/1723203616/

13/10/2025

🔬⚡Exploring Europe’s Leading Laser Facilities

ELI - Extreme Light Infrastructure will be featured in the upcoming online event showcasing the X-lites Network of extreme light facilities:
➡️ Introduction to ELI Beamlines, ELI ALPS, and Laserlab-Europe Facilities”
🗓 21 October 2025 | 11:00 AM (ET)/17:00 PM (CET)

Join to learn more about ELI and how ELI Beamlines and ELI ALPS Laser Research Institute are advancing laser-based science and fostering international collaboration.

Participants will gain insights into:
▶️ The capabilities of ELI’s world-leading laser systems,
▶️ Opportunities for user access and joint research,
▶️ How ELI connects scientists across Europe and beyond

🔗 Learn more & register here: https://opticalscience.osu.edu/events/introduction-eli-beamline-eli-alps-laserlab-europe-facilities

08/10/2025

📢 Join the ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure team!

ELI is recruiting for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the development and deployment of a unified ICT strategy across our world-class laser research infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to shape the digital backbone of ELI, connecting cutting-edge science, infrastructure, and innovation 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mV0ftF

What you’ll do:
▶️ Lead ICT operations across all ELI sites, coordinating software, hardware, infrastructure, and scientific data strategy
▶️Define & enforce standards for service levels, risk management, and ICT governance
▶️Plan and direct ICT investments, multi-year roadmaps, and budgets aligned with the organization’s mission
▶️Drive adoption of emerging technologies (e.g. AI, data-intensive computing) to support scientific priorities
▶️Build strong relationships with scientific staff, users, and external partners, and represent ELI in ICT / open science forums

🔍 Who should apply?
If you’re a seasoned ICT executive who thrives in complex, mission-driven environments and passionate about enabling scientific excellence, this is your chance to make a transformational impact.

Please also feel free to share or tag someone who might be a great fit!

07/10/2025

🔬 Join the 7th ELI User Call Webinar Series - two sessions still ahead!

The first webinar is already behind us, but there’s still time to join the upcoming sessions of the 7th ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure User Call Webinar Series and learn more about the instruments available to users across the ELI Facilities.

🗓️ 8 October 2025, 15:00 CEST
💡Instruments Now Available to Users: Exploring MAC, ELBA, and Gammatron
➡️ Register: edfa97d7-52c3-432d-a50e-0c1f9216d3bd@b207389a-c5cb-4cb0-a1ad-227b94e96448" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/edfa97d7-52c3-432d-a50e-0c1f9216d3bd@b207389a-c5cb-4cb0-a1ad-227b94e96448

🗓️ 9 October 2025, 13:00 CEST/14:00 EEST (Romania)
💡Fundamental and Applied Research at ELI Available to Users on PW+
➡️ Register: 1911ad1a-9982-4ebb-aa2a-5570755cee63@b207389a-c5cb-4cb0-a1ad-227b94e96448" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1911ad1a-9982-4ebb-aa2a-5570755cee63@b207389a-c5cb-4cb0-a1ad-227b94e96448

🧠 The webinars are open to all interested scientists preparing proposals for the 7th ELI User Call ▶️ https://up.eli-laser.eu/call/1723203616/

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