9 July 2026
The strange phenomena of quantum physics, the historical roots of nanotechnology, laboratory measurements, and self-built model cars were all part of the programme of the five-day summer camp. Our event, which was held for the fifth time this year, attracted fifteen Year 9 to 12 secondary school students with an interest in physics.
8 July 2026
The organizers of the competition for the “South Great Plain Innovation Award,” accepted entries from business entities and individuals. In the latter category, our colleague Konrád Törőcsik, an electrical engineer, took first place.
29 June 2026
Camilo Andres Granados Buitrago, born in Colombia, won beamtime in the seventh ELI User Call announced last fall with his proposal titled “Generation of Twisted Attosecond Pulses in Solid-State Materials.” This spring, Camilo conducted experiments at the ELI ALPS Facility already for the second time. We asked the physicist about his career.
26 June 2026
More than 230 researchers from 25 countries gathered at the ELI User Meeting 2026, held on 24–26 June 2026 at the ELI Beamlines Facility in Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic. Over two and a half days, the event showcased the continued growth and diversity of ELI’s international user community.
19 June 2026
Poland has joined the Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (ELI) as an Observer following approval by the ELI General Assembly at its 20th Meeting, held on 16–17 June 2026 in Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic, formalising years of scientific cooperation and strengthening the country's engagement with ELI.
19 June 2026
In a joint effort, the ELI ALPS Laser Research Institute and the John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science successfully commissioned the ePW beamline last summer. The experiments took place between July and September 2025. The first scientific findings were recently revealed in the Physical Review Research.
2 June 2026
What is it like to enter the laboratories of a world-class laser research institute, see state-of-the-art equipment up close, and get a glimpse into the daily lives of researchers?
28 May 2026
If you are interested in physics, eager to try new things, and would gladly take a peek into the daily life of a world-class research institute, then the five-day science camp at ELI ALPS is the place for you this summer! We are awaiting applications from students in years 9 to 12 for the event, which will take place from 29 June to 3 July 2026.
19 May 2026
On 15 May, our open-door event, held in honour of the International Day of Light, focused on sustainability and the technologies of the future. In addition to our popular tours and spectacular demonstrations, we also showcased our new solar power plant and the recently planted Miyawaki forest to several hundreds of visitors.
4 May 2026
We invited secondary school students in years 8 to 12 to a Girls’ Afternoon event in celebration of the Day of Girls in Science. As many as 17 young women from our region and beyond attended the event. In addition to those from Szeged, girls from Hódmezővásárhely, Kiskunhalas, and Kiskunfélegyháza also showed interest in our work.
29 April 2026
The 8th ELI User Call shows a sustained demand for access to ELI’s facilities and capabilities, with 146 proposals submitted by 134 Principal Investigators and support by more than 411 co-proposers from across the international research community.
14 June 2026
On Friday, 15 May, our research institute will offer unique experiences. Our open day event, celebrating the International Day of Light, will feature spectacular demonstrations, playful explorations, and provide an inspiring glimpse into the science of the future – under one roof, on one evening.
23 April 2026
Our physicist, Krisztina Trényi-Sárosi, successfully defended her PhD dissertation titled Temperature-Controlled Transient Absorption Spectroscopy and Its Applications. The now postdoctoral member of the Ultrafast Chemical Dynamics Group believes she does not need to go abroad, as laser physicists from around the world are coming to Szeged.
20 April 2026
Less administration, more room for science. The Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) is implementing a unified SAP ERP system to interconnect its facilities and streamline internal operations across countries.
7 April 2026
Bence Gábor has successfully defended his PhD dissertation titled “Collective Effects of Laser-Driven Cold Atoms in an Optical Cavity” at our research institute. He graduated from Szeged and then worked at HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics in Budapest. Later, he returned to his hometown. We have asked him about his goals and career so far.
31 March 2026
The 11th edition of the ELI Summer School (ELISS) takes place on 31 August - 4 September 2026 at the ELI ALPS Facility in Szeged, Hungary - REGISTRATION is now open!
26 March 2026
Slovakia has joined the Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (ELI) as an Observer, linking its national research capabilities with one of Europe’s flagship scientific infrastructures.
25 March 2026
Montenegro has joined the Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (ELI) as an Observer, expanding its role in European research infrastructure and strengthening collaboration in advanced laser science and technology.
20 March 2026
The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS, Canada) and the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) invite applications for a joint PhD program in advanced laser-driven science and technology.
17 March 2026
The Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) is pleased to announce the opening of the 8th ELI User Call on 17 March 2026. Researchers from around the world are invited to submit proposals for experiments to access ELI’s state-of-the-art instruments and research infrastructure.