The Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) to extend frontiers in Physics (TBC)

The Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) is a ground-breaking research organization comprising three world-class, high-power laser facilities that collectively forming a European flagship research infrastructures. The state-of-the-art ELI facilities host an unparalleled assortment of leading laser sources, driving a diverse range of secondary sources and instrumentation. This cutting-edge technology enables the production of high-energy proton and ion beams, the generation of ultrashort x-ray and ultraviolet pulses, and the exploration of quantum electrodynamics under extreme conditions, and much more.

Research conducted at ELI enhances understanding of fundamental processes, with far-reaching applications in cancer therapy, materials science, and nuclear waste management. This presentation provides a succinct overview of the distinctive features and status of each ELI research center, emphasizing their availability and mission to facilitate user-driven research in high-energy-density physics, attosecond science, and laser-driven nuclear physics.

The future directions of ELI, including plans enhance capabilities and foster international collaborations are highlighted, as is ELI’s commitment to nurturing and training a new generation of experts to develop, operate, and use large-scale laser systems. As the sole international science organization situated in and hosted by Europe's new member states, ELI plays a crucial role in promoting scientific excellence and collaboration throughout the region.