Laserlab-Europe has entered a new phase of its successful cooperation: the Consortium now brings together 35 leading institutions in laser-based inter-disciplinary research from 18 countries. Together with associate partners, Laserlab covers the majority of European member states. 24 laboratories offer access to their facilities for research teams from Europe and beyond, kindly supported by EC funding.
Lasers and photonics, one of only five key enabling technologies identified by the European Union, are not only essential for the scientific future but also for the socio-economic security of any country. Given the importance of lasers and their applications in all areas of sciences, life sciences and technologies.
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360Carla Quantum Technologies: Entrepreneurship Experience @ Ferdinand-Braun-Institut
25 - 26 September 2025
360Carla Quantum Technologies: Entrepreneurship Experience @ Ferdinand-Braun-Institut https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/360carla-quantum-technologies-entrepreneurship-experience-ferdinand-braun-institut/ https://pan-training.eu/events/360carla-quantum-technologies-entrepreneurship-experience-ferdinand-braun-institut Are you a Master’s student in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Microsystems Technology, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering? Curious about how your skills translate into real-world innovation or a future startup?Take part in a unique Entrepreneurship Experience Day at Ferdinand-Braun-Institute and gain first-hand insights into tech-driven innovation and careers beyond academia. Number of participants accepted: 6 Application deadline: 15 August 2025 Programme 09:00 – 09:30 – Welcome and introduction09:30 – 10:00 – Presentation of the institute10:00 – 11:00 – Laboratory and company tour11:00 – 12:00 – Discussion: required qualifications in the industry12:00 – 13:00 – Networking lunch13:00 – 15:00 – Job Shadowing15:00 – 16:00 – Exchange with experts and open Q&A session 2025-09-25 09:00:00 UTC 2025-09-26 00:00:00 UTC [] [] [] workshops_and_courses [] [] -
Laserlab-Europe Talk: Electromagnetic pulse generation by sub-nanosecond kilojoule laser pulses
8 October 2025
Laserlab-Europe Talk: Electromagnetic pulse generation by sub-nanosecond kilojoule laser pulses https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laserlab-europe-talk-electromagnetic-pulse-generation-by-sub-nanosecond-kilojoule-laser-pulses/ https://pan-training.eu/events/laserlab-europe-talk-electromagnetic-pulse-generation-by-sub-nanosecond-kilojoule-laser-pulses 2025-10-08 14:00:00 UTC 2025-10-08 15:00:00 UTC [] [] [] workshops_and_courses [] [] -
Lasers4EU Training: Hands-on Course on MINDLAB: Manipulating and Investigating Neural Dynamics for Learning and Ageing in the Brain
4 - 8 November 2025
Lasers4EU Training: Hands-on Course on MINDLAB: Manipulating and Investigating Neural Dynamics for Learning and Ageing in the Brain https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lasers4eu-training-hands-on-course-on-mindlab-manipulating-and-investigating-neural-dynamics-for-learning-and-ageing-in-the-brain/ https://pan-training.eu/events/lasers4eu-training-hands-on-course-on-mindlab-manipulating-and-investigating-neural-dynamics-for-learning-and-ageing-in-the-brain In collaboration with the EC (co-)funded projects Lasers4EU and 360 CARLA The core faculty of the ICFO-MINDLAB, a think tank working jointly towards a transdisciplinary understanding of the brain, offers a school to introduce cutting edge technologies to study neuroscience at the molecular, cellular and systems level to students in a combination of lectures and hands-on experience leading to group projects. What is MINDLAB? MINDLAB stands for “Manipulating and Investigating Neural Dynamics for Learning and Ageing in the Brain” and is an interdisciplinary creative playground rooted squarely in academic rigor, comprising of research groups from ICFO and beyond. We focus on advancing fundamental knowledge on how the mind emerges from the behavior of individual molecules, neurons and brain networks but also creating and commercializing transformational future technologies with outstanding potential to impact our society for good. Hence, this course will expose participants to the state-of-the-art of photonics-based technologies tailored to monitor a hierarchy of scales in the study of the brain: i.e. from single molecules up to the whole organism. The MINDLAB faculty includes world leading experts in their fields. The expertise of the core faculty is complemented by a diverse set of affiliated adjunct faculty from various research centres in Barcelona but also through clinical and corporate partners. This year’s school will open with the Annual Meeting of the Barcelona Medical Photonics Network (BMPN). BMPN is a platform to promote the research and development activities in photonics being carried out in the Barcelona region through long-standing collaborations between ICFO and its biomedical and clinical partners. Always centered around a targeted clinical area, this forth edition of the BMPN annual meeting is perfectly aligned with the scope of MINDLAB. By addressing real-world healthcare challenges, BMPN will set the stage for the training program, providing essential context and inspiration for participants. The speakers and audience will include clinicians as well as technology developers and innovation managers, from the Network but also professionals and collaborators from outside the region. Hands-on sessions Participants will engage in lab sessions focused on the latest photonics technologies. Each lab session will provide participants with an opportunity to work directly with advanced equipment and gain valuable practical skills. The sessions will take place in the following labs: Super resolution Light microscopy and Nanoscopy Neurophotonics and Mechanical Systems Biology Medical Optics Photon Harvesting in Plants and Biomolecules Single Molecules Biophotonics Eligibility We welcome applications from motivated students and early-stage researchers across a range of disciplines: physics, optics, engineering, electronics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, and related fields. Priority will be given to master’s-level and advanced undergraduate students, though PhD candidates and young postgraduates are also encouraged to apply. How To Apply There is NO fee for students to attend the school. Applicants must submit: A Curriculum Vitae, including contact details. A statement of purpose outlining their motivation for attending the school. Applications must be submitted online, and all required application material must be complete in order to be considered. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2025.Successful applicants will be notified during the week of October 6 August, 2025. For any questions, please contact us at frontiers@icfo.eu More information 2025-11-04 09:00:00 UTC 2025-11-08 00:00:00 UTC [] [] [] workshops_and_courses [] [] -
Lasers4EU & 360Carla Training: High‐Power Lasers for Industrial Applications
16 - 18 October 2025
Lasers4EU & 360Carla Training: High‐Power Lasers for Industrial Applications https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lasers4eu-360-carla-training-high%e2%80%90power-lasers-for-industrial-applications/ https://pan-training.eu/events/lasers4eu-360carla-training-high-power-lasers-for-industrial-applications Lasers4EU and 360Carla training “High‐Power Lasers for Industrial Application“ will be held on 16 and 17 October 2025 in Dolní Břežany, Czechia. This event is organised by HiLASE Centre / Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, a member of the Laserlab-Europe AISBL. The training is funded by the Horizon Europe projects Lasers4EU and 360Carla, and aims to provide participants with practical experience and technical know-how on the use of high-power lasers in industrial settings. Participation in the training is free of charge! Please note that participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation and covering any related expenses. Topics covered during the training Introduction to high‐average-power diode-pumped solid-state laser systems (e.g., thin-disk lasers, multi-slab lasers) Fundamentals of selected laser-based techniques and applications: Laser Shock Peening (LSP) Laser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) Laser Micromachining (LMM) Overview of advanced characterisation devices Hands-on training at HiLASE facilities Design of experiment Laser treatment Evaluation of results Laser safety principles Target audience University students and early-stage researchers Researchers and scientists aiming to develop expertise in laser-based technologies Engineers and professionals working in manufacturing and industrial applications Non-specialist users from various scientific fields seeking to integrate laser technologies into their work Industry representatives and new users interested in leveraging high-power laser facilities for research and development Deadline for applications: July 31, 2025 Apply here Find out more 2025-10-16 09:00:00 UTC 2025-10-18 00:00:00 UTC [] [] [] workshops_and_courses [] [] -
Lasers4EU Webinar: Open science and the societal impact of scientific research
24 September 2025
Lasers4EU Webinar: Open science and the societal impact of scientific research https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lasers4eu-webinar-open-science-and-the-societal-impact-of-scientific-research/ https://pan-training.eu/events/lasers4eu-webinar-open-science-and-the-societal-impact-of-scientific-research Title: Open Science and the Societal Impact of Scientific ResearchSpeaker: Susana Jarmelo (University of Coimbra)Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 16:00 CEST The presentation explores the principles and practices of Open Science, highlighting how increased transparency, accessibility and collaboration in research can enhance its societal relevance and impact. Will be also examined the key pillars of Open Science – including open access, open data, and citizen science – and how these contribute to democratizing knowledge, fostering innovation, and improving public trust in science. Furthermore, the session will address the ways in which scientific research can drive evidence-based policymaking, address societal challenges, and contribute to sustainable development. How adopting open practices can strengthen the relationship between science and society. Registration 2025-09-24 14:00:00 UTC 2025-09-24 15:00:00 UTC [] [] [] workshops_and_courses [] [] -
Meeting of the Laserlab-Europe expert group on laser-generated EMP
27 - 29 November 2025
Meeting of the Laserlab-Europe expert group on laser-generated EMP https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/meeting-expert-group-laser-generated-emp-2025/ https://pan-training.eu/events/meeting-of-the-laserlab-europe-expert-group-on-laser-generated-emp The Laserlab-Europe Expert Group on laser-generated electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) will be holding their regular workshop at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory this year. It will be a two day event, featuring oral and poster presentations and ending with a round table discussion. In experiments involving high power lasers, a significant portion of the incoming laser energy is converted into transient electromagnetic pulses (EMPs), composed of radiation at radio, microwave and THz frequencies. These EMP fields scale with laser energy and intensity and can easily exceed the MV/m magnitude – strong enough to disrupt or imperil electronic devices placed near the experimental vacuum chamber. The physics of EMP production is closely related to many topics of active research within the laser-plasma community. At previous meetings of the Laserlab expert group we have had talks on a range of fascinating subjects, including: the physics of target charging and fast currents, generating strong magnetic fields with lasers, ion acceleration and beam transport, radiobiological studies, terahertz radiation from solid targets, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and techniques for reducing EMP emission. The workshop will take place on 27 and 28 November 2025 in the Visitor Centre of the Rutherford Appleton laboratory. The link to register for the conference is here: https://forms.office.com/e/BPpJ6Xs7Pr Registration deadline: Friday, 26 September 2025 If you would prefer to submit your abstract after you have registered, then send the abstract to philip.bradford@stfc.ac.uk before close of day on Friday 3rd October. Please indicate in your email whether you would like to be considered for an oral or poster presentation. Those attending in person will have to arrange their own accommodation. Travel from Abingdon to the conference venue will be arranged by the organisers. More details about suggested hotels can be found on the registration form. Register here 2025-11-27 09:00:00 UTC 2025-11-29 00:00:00 UTC [] [] [] workshops_and_courses [] [] -
Meeting of the expert group 'Lasers for clean energy'
17 September 2025
Meeting of the expert group 'Lasers for clean energy' https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/meeting-of-the-expert-group-lasers-for-clean-energy/ https://pan-training.eu/events/meeting-of-the-expert-group-lasers-for-clean-energy Members of the expert group have received the meeting link by email. If you are interested in joining this expert group meeting, please contact Giulio Cerullo (POLIMI) and Panagiotis Loukakos (ULF-FORTH). 2025-09-17 09:00:00 UTC 2025-09-17 10:30:00 UTC [] [] [] workshops_and_courses [] [] -
Meeting of the expert group 'Laser science for cultural heritage'
22 October 2025
Meeting of the expert group 'Laser science for cultural heritage' https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/meeting-eg-cultural-heritage-2025-10/ https://pan-training.eu/events/meeting-of-the-expert-group-laser-science-for-cultural-heritage Members of the expert group have received the meeting link by email. If you are interested in joining this expert group meeting, please contact Sara Mosca (CLF). 2025-10-22 12:00:00 UTC 2025-10-22 13:30:00 UTC [] [] [] workshops_and_courses [] [] -
Laserlab-Europe Talk: Laser ablation propulsion: high power pulsed laser irradiation and advanced experimental investigation
17 September 2025
Laserlab-Europe Talk: Laser ablation propulsion: high power pulsed laser irradiation and advanced experimental investigation https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lle-talk-laser-ablation-propulsion/ https://pan-training.eu/events/laserlab-europe-talk-laser-ablation-propulsion-high-power-pulsed-laser-irradiation-and-advanced-experimental-investigation Speaker: Séverine Boyer (MINES-Paris/PSL) Registration see below Orbital debris removal in low Earth orbit (LEO) opens the way to a new paradigm in space propulsion. The use of high-power pulsed laser interaction (HP PLI) offers a perspective in this field. This concept is based on laser ablation. The high-power HiLASE beamline facility (Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic), with Perla-B and BIVOJ, is used as a laser facility enabling high-energy, short-pulse, repetitive irradiation. First, the performance of laser ablation propulsion (LAP) will be presented by measuring the coupling coefficient (Cm) using a specially designed ballistic pendulum coupled with a Photonic Doppler Velocimetry system and an angle measurement using laser deflection. Second, to illustrate such an application, a “V-track” system will be introduced with the quantification of the laser/matter interaction-induced velocity of ablated targets. Model materials are used (metal and polymers). The laser conditions are suitable for the prospect of laser propulsion with limited creation of additional debris. Registration Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. This webinar is an activity of Lasers4EU. The project offers international researchers from academia and industry access to state-of-the-art laser technology at 27 facilities across Europe. Lasers4EU is co-funded by the European Commission (HE-GA 101131771). 2025-09-17 14:00:00 UTC 2025-09-17 15:00:00 UTC [] [] [] workshops_and_courses [] [] -
Laserlab-Europe & RADIATE User Meeting in Nanoscience
19 - 22 October 2025
Laserlab-Europe & RADIATE User Meeting in Nanoscience https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laserlab-europe-radiate-user-meeting-in-nanoscience/ https://pan-training.eu/events/laserlab-europe-radiate-user-meeting-in-nanoscience The Laserlab-Europe & RADIATE Users’ meeting in Nanoscience will be held in Seville, Spain at Centro Nacional de Aceleradores (CNA) from October 19th (Sunday) to October 21st (Tuesday) 2025. This user meeting is an initiative of the RIANA project which offers transnational access to European research infrastructures in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The Laserlab-Europe & RADIATE Users’ meeting in Nanoscience aims to share knowledge, explore new frontiers in nanoscience, and strengthen collaborations within our scientific community. The event will bring together experts, researchers, and professionals from both networks to exchange ideas, present ongoing projects, and explore future research opportunities. During the meeting, participants will engage in discussions on cutting-edge advancements, share insights into their respective fields, and identify potential areas for synergy. Keynote presentations and interactive sessions will allow for a dynamic exchange of knowledge, reinforcing the commitment of both groups to scientific excellence. Additionally, you will find many opportunities for networking and socializing with colleagues in the interesting social program that includes a welcome reception, CNA tour and gala dinner for all the attendees. Should you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us (radlas.iaba@uam.es). Important dates Abstract submission opens end of May 2025Abstract submission deadline: 10 July 2025Acceptance letters by 31 July 2025 Event website RIANA project 2025-10-19 09:00:00 UTC 2025-10-22 00:00:00 UTC [] [] [] workshops_and_courses [] []
