Lithuanian Science Prize for “Ekspla” employees

The Lithuanian Science Prize award ceremony on March 4 became yet another proof that Lithuania is one of the world leaders in the development of laser technologies. This year, the prize in the field of technological sciences was awarded to a group of scientists whose work has significantly contributed to the development of laser technologies. Among the awardees are Andrejus Michailovas, the Chief Scientist of LITEK member UAB “EKSPLA” and Jonas Adamonis, a high-intensity laser engineer at EKSPLA, as well as Rimantas Budriūnas, Tomas Stanislauskas from UAB “Light Conversion”, and Arūnas Varanavičius, a senior researcher at the Vilnius University Laser Research Center. Their contribution to the work cycle “High-Power Multi-Optical-Cycle Pulse Sources for Extreme Light Technologies (2009–2023)” is 47 scientific articles published in the Lithuanian and foreign scientific press, 9 patents, and most importantly, research that contributed to the creation of advanced high-intensity lasers and significantly expanded their application possibilities in the fields of science and industry.

Cooperation – the path to success

This success story began back in 2000, when scientists from the current Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC), UAB EKSPLA, UAB Light Conversion and Vilnius University began joint research into laser technologies. Having received a request for a wide-spectrum laser pulse amplifier, the scientists set about developing specific lasers based on the optical parametric chirped pulse amplification (OPCPA) technology. UAB EKSPLA played a crucial role in this process. The company’s scientists and engineers, led by Andrei Mikhailov, actively participated in the development and improvement of high-power storage lasers, which are essential for OPCPA technology. In 2014, the EKSPLA and Light Conversion consortium won the bid and developed the high-power laser system SYLOS for the ELI-ALPS (ELI Attosecond Light Pulse Source) research center in Hungary. This system allows scientists to conduct fundamental research in the fields of X-ray, 4D imaging, biology, life and attosecond sciences.

A new generation of scientists and engineers

Along with the latest technologies, a new generation of scientists and engineers has grown up, who successfully apply their acquired competencies both in scientific research and in business. Their knowledge and skills allow Lithuanian laser technology companies to offer innovative products to the global market and expand their application possibilities in various fields.

The success of EKSPLA and other Lithuanian laser technology companies is a great example of how science and business can cooperate and achieve exceptional results.

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