ELI Beamlines Laser Centre

We provide international scientific teams with access to unique laser technologies.

As a leading laser research facility and a key component of the Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC — a European research infrastructure housing the world’s most powerful lasers — ELI Beamlines is at the forefront of scientific excellence in Europe. The centre has developed and operates four cutting-edge high-power femtosecond laser systems, achieving unprecedented intensities. These systems offer users unique femtosecond sources of X-rays and accelerated particles, enabling groundbreaking research in physics, materials science, life sciences, laboratory astrophysics, and chemistry, with significant application potential.

Currently, several major laser beamlines are fully operational, while others are undergoing expansion and upgrades to reach maximum performance and availability. Additional laser beamlines are in the commissioning phase, with new, advanced laser sources under design and development. The ELI Beamlines Facility is supported by a team of 350 researchers, engineers, and professionals from over 28 countries, driving innovation and collaboration in high-intensity laser science.