Informal discussion session: The presence and future of short-pulse-laser excitation of materials

Presenters:
Prof. Javier Solis, Laser Processing Group, Instituto de Optica, CSIC, Madrid, Spain Research Director Olivier Uteza, LP3, CNRS / Aix-Marseille University, France

Abstract:
Based on short overview talks by the two presenters, the meeting will facilitate an informal discussion about the current status and future directions of research within the field of ultrashort-pulse-laser excitation of materials. What is the current understanding? What are the outstanding questions? Which experimental pieces of evidence and theoretical descriptions are needed to continue advancing the understanding of these challenging processes?

Coffee and tea will be served.

PS: Please note that the two presenters will also act as the external members of the evaluation committee for Kristian Wædegaard’s PhD defense Thursday afternoon 13:15 in the General Physics Auditorium.