Extreme Light
New in 2026, Extreme Light focuses on the ways that breakthrough laser technologies and facilities are transforming the generation and utilization of light at the fastest timescales, shortest wavelengths and highest intensities. Thus, unlocking new frontiers for both fundamental physics and novel applications.
The Extreme Light theme brings together experts from academia and industry to showcase the latest advances - from high-energy lasers and petawatt facilities, to XFELs and attosecond spectroscopies, to laser-driven fusion and high-energy-density physics. Join us to explore emerging trends and opportunities, including industrial and scientific applications.
Theme Coordinators
Robert Kaindl, Arizona State University, USASterling Backus, Thorlabs Colorado Center for Innovation, USA
Giacomo Coslovich, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, USA
Csaba Toth, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA
Visionary Speaker
Dr. Félicie Albert, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA
Talk Title: Coming Soon
Invited Speakers
Adam Borzsonyi, ELI-ALPS, Hungary
Carmen Menoni, Colorado State University, USA
Davide Terzani, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA
Jonathan Zuegel, University of Rochester, USA