News, articles, publications, and awarded experiments on high intensity laser research.
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Esteemed LaserNetUS members serve in leading roles at the APS Division of Plasma Physics.
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Come behind the scenes with us in these mini-interviews as we explore what our LaserNetUS community members share about the network!
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Laser science is a field dedicated to developing lasers and their application. Here’s what’s happening in laser science and laser technology and why it matters.
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J. R. dos Santos, A. V. F. Zuffi, N. D. Vieira, E. P. Maldonado, and R. E. Samad. Appl. Opt. 64, 3371 (2025).
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B. Miao, J. E. Shrock, E. Rockafellow, A. J. Sloss, and H. M. Milchberg. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 96, 043003 (2025).
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Stay current with the latest job and other postings hosted by LaserNetUS!
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The new Tools and Resources Library area of LaserNetUS's website offers detailed technical information to scientists and engineers.
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LaserNetUS and the NSF ZEUS Laser Facility will co-locate their 2025 Annual Meetings in Phoenix, AZ, from July 8 to 10.
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R. Hollinger, S. Wang, S. Z. Anaraki, J. King, P. Zhang, G. Zeraouli, A. Figueroa Bengoa, M. Sheats, S. Scott, J. Heidemann, J. Hunter, Y. Wang, R. Edwards, M. Faulkner, C. Aedy, J. J. Rocca, and D. C. Gautier. Optica 12, 433 (2025).
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J. De Chant, K. Nakamura, Q. Ji, L. Obst-Huebl, S. Barber, A. M. Snijders, C. G. R. Geddes, J. van Tilborg, A. J. Gonsalves, C. B. Schroeder, and E. Esarey. Phys. Rev. Accel. Beams 28, 033501 (2025).
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This initiative features short interviews with LaserNetUS members, highlighting opportunities for scientists to use the network's laser facilities for their research.
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R. Fitzgarrald, J. A. Cardarelli, P. T. Campbell, S. Fourmaux, M. D. Balcazar, A. F. Antoine, N. F. Beier, Q. Qian, A. E. Hussein, B. Kettle, S. R. Klein, K. Krushelnick, Y. F. Li, S. P. D. Mangles, G. Sarri, D. Seipt, V. Senthilkumaran, M. J. V. Streeter, and A. G. R. Thomas. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 96, 023103 (2025).
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LaserNetUS celebrates and supports the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ).
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The stellar lineup of plenary speakers for the 2025 LaserNetUS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ, July 8-10, 2025, features prominent thought leaders in plasma physics.
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LaserNetUS is hosting a mini-symposium "Beam Science with LaserNetUS & Other User Facilities" at the APS Global Physics Summit on March 19, 2025.
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G. Fauvel, K. Tangtartharakul, A. Arefiev, J. De Chant, S. Hakimi, O. Klimo, M. Manuel, A. McIlvenny, K. Nakamura, L. Obst-Huebl, P. Rubovic, S. Weber, and F. P. Condamine. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 96, 023102 (2025).
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LaserNetUS has selected PhD students Elias Catrix and Griffin Glenn as its first-ever Student Ambassadors.
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Laser scientist jobs are numerous and diverse. Let’s see what kind of job a person with a PhD in laser science could pursue.
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J. Strehlow, L. Yin, C.-S. Wong, S.V. Luedtke, S. Palaniyappan, D. J. Stark. C.-K. Huang, A. Bogale, B. Cage, T.A. Coffman, A. Figueroa, R. Fitzgarrald, L.T. Mix, R. Nedbailo, D.R. Rusby, J.L. Schmidt, J. Twardowski, A. Van Pelt, T.H. Day, B.J. Jones, S.A. Bruce, A. Helal, M.M. Spinks, H.J. Quevedo, F.N. Beg, E.A Chowdhury, T. Ditmire, E. Liang, A.G.R. Thomas, J.C. Fernandez, D.C. Gautier, J. Hunter, Y. Kim, K. Meaney, and B.J. Albright
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Z. Shpilman, Y. Amir, R. Hollinger, S. Wang, S. Zahedpour Anaraki, J. J. Rocca, and I. Pomerantz. Enhanced proton acceleration using spiral-phase plasma mirrors. J. Opt. 27, 015401 (2024).
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V. Senthilkumaran, N. F. Beier, S. Fourmaux, P. Shabaninezhad, J. Stinehart, L. Zhou, J. A. Moore, and A. E. Hussein. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 95, 123510 (2024).
Past Events
Join the LaserNetUS Town Hall for Cycle 7 on November 14, 2024, to learn about submitting research proposals for the upcoming cycle, facility updates, and proposal tips. Engage with LaserNetUS leadership and explore new opportunities in high-power laser science. Registration is free.
Past Events
LaserNetUS is hosting free, weekly virtual office hours via Zoom each Wednesday, 10-11 AM Pacific Time, through November 27, 2024. Join us with your questions for Cycle 7 Proposal Submissions!