The Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (ELI) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build on an existing strategic partnership that has already seen significant advances in high-power laser technology. The collaboration reflects the commitment of both institutions to advancing scientific research and laser innovation.
ELI and LLNL have a long-standing cooperation with LLNL building and delivering the L3 HAPLS (High-Repetition-Rate Advanced Petawatt Laser System) laser system to the ELI Beamlines Facility near Prague. The L3 HAPLS laser system is designed to deliver petawatt-class pulses with energy of at least 30 J and durations below 30 fs, at a 10 Hz repetition rate. The system is already being extensively used, capitalising on its reliability and high repetition rate, while a clear plan is in place to continue ramping up its performance toward the full technical design parameters. These capabilities are essential for driving secondary sources like electrons, ions, and x-rays, and for advancing the understanding of laser-plasma interactions.
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