Strong Field Physics
Ultrahigh Peak Power Lasers, Nonlinear and Relativistic Laser Physics, and X-ray Optics.
Penultimate stage of the one-of-a-kind POLARIS laser in Jena
The ACP key research area of Strong Field Physics explores the interactions between intense electromagnetic fields and matter, typically at laser intensities surpassing the threshold for nonlinear effects. Key areas of study include Ultrahigh Peak Power Lasers, which generate extreme electric fields, and Nonlinear and Relativistic Laser Physics, where light-matter interactions lead to phenomena like high-harmonic generation and relativistic electron dynamics. Additionally, X-ray Optics plays a crucial role in manipulating and probing ultrafast laser pulses, enabling breakthroughs in areas like attosecond science and high-energy photon sources.
