The HiLASE Centre, Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, cordially invites you to participate in the specialised training “High‐Power Lasers for Industrial Applications”, taking place on 16–17 October 2025 in Dolní Břežany, Czechia. Organised within the framework of the Horizon Europe projects Lasers4EU and 360Carla, and under the umbrella of Laserlab-Europe AISBL, this training aims to provide participants with in-depth technical knowledge and practical experience in the use of high-power laser technologies for industrial applications. Participation is free of charge, with prior registration required.
Deadline for applications: July 31, 2025
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Topics covered during the training:
- Introduction to high‐average-power diode-pumped solid-state laser systems (e.g., thin-disk lasers, multi-slab lasers)
- Fundamentals of selected laser-based techniques and applications:
- Laser Shock Peening (LSP)
- Laser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT)
- Laser Micromachining (LMM)
- Overview of advanced characterisation devices
Hands-on training at HiLASE facilities
- Design of experiment
- Laser treatment
- Evaluation of results
- Laser safety principles
Please note that participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation and covering any related expenses.
Target audience:
- University students and early-stage researchers
- Researchers and scientists aiming to develop expertise in laser-based technologies
- Engineers and professionals working in manufacturing and industrial applications
- Non-specialist users from various scientific fields seeking to integrate laser technologies into their work
- Industry representatives and new users interested in leveraging high-power laser facilities for research and development
