Atomic interactions in supercritical fields: preliminary investigations for SPARC in-kind contributions

Institutul National pentru Fizica Laserilor, Plasmei si Radiatiei

 

The National Institute for Laser, Plasma & Radiation Physics (INFLPR) is an independent, national importance research institution established by the Government of Romania. INFLPR was founded in 1977, with the mission to advance the knowledge in several strategic areas of the sciences and technologies related to laser, plasma, and radiation physics. In 1996 INFLPR was reorganized to include the Institute of Space Sciences (ISS).

The institute employs 447 researchers and administrative staff to conduct frontier research ranging from basic photonic materials and high power lasers, nanomaterials and nanotechnologies, quantum dots and information technologies, plasma physics and X-ray microtomography to industrial photonics, biophotonics and plasma coatings. ISS branch conducts research on astrophysics, space engineering and gravitation.

INFLPR is pursuing advanced scientific research funded by national and international agencies, private institutions and enterprises.

INFLPR is currently a member of the EURATOM association, a partner in the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI), partner in LASERLAB EUROPE, ALICE, FAIR and a leader in many projects funded by the EU, NATO, and other international organizations.

INFLPR's governing body is the Board of Trustees, which is assisted by the INFLPR Director and Board of Directors, and by a Scientific Advisory Board.

The Institute currently consists of six large research departments, the Center for Science Education and Training and ISS branch.

ISS

 

The Institute of Space Science (ISS) from Magurele, Romania is carrying out fundamental and advanced technological research in Space Physics and related fields based on previously acquired experience, and international collaborations. The opportunity of participating in in situ space research missions, as well as in major ground based experiments has a major impact on the competence level of staff. The Institutes R&D activity is based on the concept of covering, whenever possible, all experimental and theoretical stages: from equipment development, experiments in cosmic space, ground based, underground or undersea related projects, data processing and interpretation, theoretical studies, to space utilization and knowledge dissemination to the general public including educational actions.

The mission of the Institute of Space Science is twofolded: to contribute to Romanians participation in the worldwide effort of investigation and peaceful uses of the cosmic space, including applications for increasing the quality of life on Earth; to contribute to the preservation and the development of Romanias space capabilities and expertise to conduct frontier research in fundamental science.