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The ELI Summer School program continued with inspiring talks dedicated to the latest advances in nuclear physics, particle accelerators, and medical applications of laser technologies.
Topics discussed included:

• Progressing Nuclear Physics by Facilitating the Unique Beam Features of High-Power Laser Systems – The Dawn of a New Era – Klaus Spohr (ELI NP, Romania)
• GeV Compton Photons Generated with Multi-PW Lasers – Petru Ghenuche (ELI NP, Romania)
• Laser-Driven Ion Acceleration – Alessandro Maffini (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)
• Laser Plasma-Based Nuclear Reactions and Plasma Diagnostics – Daniele Margarone (ELI ERIC, Beamlines facility, Czech Republic)
• Medical Applications and Capabilities at ELI – Katalin Hideghéty (University of Szeged & ELI ERIC, ALPS facility, Hungary)
• An Ultra-Short Story of Laser Wakefield Accelerator – Victor Malka (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel & ELI NP, Romania)
• ELI Electron Acceleration Technology – Gabriele Grittani (ELI ERIC, Beamlines facility, Czech Republic)

The day provided a unique opportunity to explore the development of laser-plasma accelerators, their potential for fundamental research, and perspectives for practical applications – from medicine to new methods in nuclear physics. Even more exciting discussions and discoveries lie ahead!

We continue our participation in the ELI Summer School! A highlight of the day was the presentation by Nobel Prize laureate Donna Strickland, who shared her experience and achievements in nonlinear optics and high-intensity laser physics.
Topics discussed included:

• From Nonlinear Optics to High-Intensity Laser Physics – Donna Strickland, Nobel Prize laureate (University of Waterloo, Canada)
• Science of High Harmonic Generation and Attosecond Pulses – Katalin Várjú (ELI ERIC, ALPS facility, Hungary)
• The Physics of Laser Plasma Interaction in Inertial Fusion and High Energy Density Phenomena – Ondřej Klimo (Czech Technical University, Czech Republic)
• Dynamic Compression Experiments: Replicating Planetary Interior States in the Laboratory – John Eggert (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)
• Magnetized Plasmas in the Context of Inertial Confinement Fusion – Chikang Li (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA)
• Basics and Challenges of Inertial Confinement Fusion – Laurent Masse (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission, France)
• ELI Instrumentation for HEDP – Raj Singh Laxmi (ELI ERIC, Beamlines facility, Czech Republic)

The second day was filled with presentations from leading scientists around the world, sharing the latest achievements and future perspectives in laser physics, inertial fusion, and high-energy density research. We are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming days of the program!

The Extreme Light Infrastructure Summer School (ELISS) has kicked off its 10th anniversary program, bringing together young scientists and researchers in the field of laser technologies for a decade.
On the first day, our department members joined a rich program, which included:

• Lecture: Ultrafast high power laser technology – Clara Saraceno (Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany)
• Lecture: Spatio-temporal couplings in ultrashort pulses – Daniel Ursescu (ELI NP, Romania)
• Lecture: ELI ERIC lasers – Tyler Green (ELI ERIC, Beamlines facility, Czech Republic)

We are excited to be part of this international scientific event and look forward to continuing the program in the upcoming days.

On August 24, our country celebrates its main national holiday – the Independence Day of Ukraine. On this day in 1991, the restoration of Ukrainian statehood was proclaimed, marking the historic choice of our people – to live in a free, democratic, and sovereign nation.
Independence is not only the right to choose our own path, but also a great responsibility for the future. It inspires us to develop science and education, to strengthen our state, and to preserve our culture and traditions.

We sincerely congratulate everyone on this great holiday! We wish peace, prosperity, unity, and new achievements for the glory of Ukraine!

On August 23, we celebrate two important occasions – the Day of the National Flag of Ukraine and Kharkiv City Day.

The blue and yellow flag is a symbol of independence, strength, and unity of the Ukrainian people. It reflects the dream of a peaceful sky over fertile lands and serves as a guardian of our statehood.

Today, we warmly congratulate Natalia Mykolaivna Chernyshova, 1st Category Engineer of our department, on her Birthday!

We wish you good health, boundless energy, and inspiration in your work.
May each new day bring you joy and harmony, and may your professional achievements be met with well-deserved recognition.
Wishing you peace, happiness, love, and the fulfillment of your most cherished dreams!

The Department of Physical Foundations of Electronic Engineering sincerely congratulates
Professor Yevhenii Odarenko, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences,
on the occasion of his birthday!
We wish you good health, boundless energy, continued scientific inspiration, and new academic achievements!
May your life always be filled with harmony, the respect of colleagues, the gratitude of students, and the support of your loved ones.
Let each new day bring you joy in your work, fresh ideas, and confidence in the future.
With warmest wishes,
Your colleagues from the Department

The Department of Physical Foundations of Electronic Engineering warmly congratulates Senior Lecturer Serhii Kukhtin on his birthday!
We wish you strong health, creative inspiration, scientific achievements, grateful students, and new professional horizons.
May your life be filled with joy, the support of colleagues, family warmth, and continued success!

Today the department held the second day of bachelor’s thesis defenses for students of the accelerated study program.
The presented works focused on current topics in modern optics and photonics, including: fiber-optic sensors and holographic microscopes.
The presentations reflected solid theoretical knowledge and practical interest in the development and analysis of advanced optical systems, demonstrating the students’ engineering mindset and research potential.
We sincerely congratulate the graduates on their successful defenses!
Wishing them further professional growth and academic achievements.
Our gratitude goes to the examination committee and academic supervisors for their support and the well-organized defense process/

Today we warmly congratulate Olha Karasyk, First Category Engineer of our department, on her birthday!
Dear Olha, please accept our sincere wishes for good health, happiness, inner harmony, and boundless energy!
May your life be filled with bright moments, appreciation for your work, and the support of colleagues and friends. We wish you inspiration in all your endeavors, professional recognition, dreams come true, and joy in everyday things.
Thank you for your responsibility, professionalism, and contribution to the work of the department.
May each new day bring good news and smiles!
With respect and best wishes — your colleagues

Today, the department held the defense of qualification theses by students of the accelerated bachelor’s program.
The students presented their achievements in areas related to modern engineering and physical research, including:
– field of view modeling,
– development of a laser-based spatial scanning system,
– modeling of laser radiation propagation,
– simulation of photonic crystal waveguides.
Student’s presentations showcased strong professional training, analytical thinking, and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical challenges.
We warmly congratulate the graduates on this significant milestone in their academic and professional paths!
We wish them continued success, inspiration, career growth, and fulfillment of their goals.
Many thanks to the examination committee for their dedicated work, and to the supervisors for their guidance and support throughout the students’ studies.

Today, on July 15, we honor the millennia-long tradition of Ukrainian statehood, rooted in the legacy of Prince Volodymyr the Great — the ruler of Kyivan Rus who introduced Christianity and strengthened the foundations of our state.
This day is a reminder that the Ukrainian nation has deep historical roots, its own language, culture, legal traditions, and a will for freedom — along with the strength to defend its sovereignty.
In the time of full-scale war, Statehood Day carries a profound meaning — it stands as a symbol of the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the indomitability of our national idea.
Our department warmly greets everyone on this meaningful occasion.
Let us be worthy successors of Ukraine’s proud and heroic legacy!