Welcome to the Plasma Photonics (P2) Team

The P2 Team explores the frontier of plasma physics and optics, focusing on the interactions of intense particle beams and lasers with plasma. Our research bridges high-energy-density science with practical applications, including the development of high-damage-threshold optical components, advanced accelerators, and innovative light sources. We integrate theoretical insights, with cutting-edge computational modeling, and experimental validation to drive innovation in this dynamic field.

Our team is part of the Group for Lasers and Plasmas at IST.

News

3. July 2026

News and Views article about generation of relativistically intense light springs.

9. June 2026

Chiara Badiali defended her PhD thesis.

26. April 2026

The article Tailored laser wakefield acceleration for decaying particles is out in Physical Review Research.

3. March 2026

Our paper Plasma Rotation driven by lasers with zero angular momentum is out in Journal of Plasma Physics.

23. January 2026

Rafael Almeida successfuly defended his work for his mid-term PhD evaluation

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