The High Power Laser System (HPLS) and the Laser Beam Transport System (LBTS),
both operational since 2020, are key components of the ELI-NP facility.
These systems together
allow the creation and delivery of the required laser pulses to the
experimental areas where the experiments take place.
The six outputs of the HPLS provide 23 fs pulses at 100 TW (2 optically synchronous outputs), 1 PW
(2 optically synchronous outputs) and 10 PW level (also 2 optically synchronous outputs), making it
the most advanced operational laser system worldwide at this pulse duration (in year 2024).
The pulses are delivered in 5 different experimental areas: E4 (100 TW), E5 (1PW), E1 and E6 (10 PW) and E7
(1PW, as of 2024).
The Lasers System Department (LSD) group's task is to follow up and provide support for the operation,
maintenance and upgrade of the HPLS and LBTS and their integration within the ELI-NP research facility.
This is achieved also through the operation of an Optics Lab for developments of new optical and
related technologies, testing of optical systems and components, and training of the team.