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Multi-Petawatt Diagnostics Community Workshop
May 21-22, 2026
Location: Michigan League, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Purpose

The Multi-Petawatt Diagnostics Community Workshop will bring together scientists, engineers, and facility leaders engaged in the development and application of diagnostics for next-generation multi-petawatt (MPW) laser systems.

The workshop will provide a forum to:

  • Identify emerging diagnostic technologies and critical technical gaps.
  • Discuss strategies for scaling diagnostics to the MPW regime.
  • Foster cross-facility coordination and community-building.
  • Develop a roadmap for advancing diagnostic readiness for upcoming facilities.

This workshop is designed to strengthen collaboration across the high-intensity laser community and to guide future research directions and investments in diagnostic capabilities.

Participation and Contributions

Participation will include representatives from national laboratories, universities, and international laser facilities.
Prior to the workshop, the organizing committee and working group chairs will issue a Call for Whitepapers to capture community input on diagnostic technologies, challenges, and opportunities.

Workshop participants will engage in working group discussions based on thematic areas outlined in a forthcoming Charge to Working Groups document. Findings will inform a post-workshop summary and community roadmap report.

Key Dates

  • Whitepaper submission deadline: TBA
  • Workshop: May 21–22, 2026

Organizing Committee

Steve Ivancic – University of Rochester
Louise Willingale – University of Michigan
Mike Downer – University of Texas at Austin

Contact

For questions or to express interest in participating, please contact:
📧 Steven Ivancic, siva@lle.rochester.edu

Registration

Registration details TBA

Agenda

Finalized agenda TBA

Call for Whitepapers

Multi-Petawatt Diagnostics Community Workshop
May 21-22, 2026
Location: Michigan League, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Purpose

The Multi-Petawatt Diagnostics Community Workshop aims to identify, develop, and coordinate diagnostic technologies that will enable the next generation of ultra-intense laser facilities.
To inform and strengthen workshop discussions, the organizing committee invites whitepaper submissions addressing key diagnostic challenges, technology developments, and strategic opportunities relevant to the multi-petawatt (MPW) regime.

Whitepaper Topics

Whitepapers are encouraged to address one or more of the following areas:

  1. Diagnostic Technology Landscape
    • Current and emerging diagnostic capabilities applicable to MPW laser–plasma experiments.
    • Advances in temporal/spatial resolution, dynamic range, damage mitigation, or real-time data acquisition.
  2. Scaling and Technical Challenges
    • Identifying barriers to adapting diagnostics for the MPW scale (e.g., survivability, calibration, precision).
    • Proposals for novel concepts, instrumentation, or modeling to overcome these challenges.
  3. Cross-Facility and Cross-Disciplinary Solutions
    • Opportunities to leverage technologies or methodologies from complementary research fields (e.g., HEDP, fusion, accelerator science, ultrafast optics, data science).
    • Concepts for interoperability, standardization, or shared diagnostic infrastructure across facilities.
  4. Strategic and Roadmapping Contributions
    • Recommendations for community priorities, coordination mechanisms, and collaborative initiatives.
    • Suggestions for training, knowledge sharing, or open-access data and tools.

Whitepaper Format

  • Length: Up to 3 pages (excluding references and figures).
  • Format: PDF, 12-point font, single spacing.
  • Suggested Sections:
    1. Title and Author(s) with affiliation(s)
    2. Abstract (≤200 words)
    3. Main body (problem statement, context, ideas, recommendations)
    4. Key challenges and future directions
    5. References

Submission Details

  • Deadline: TBA
  • Submission method: via Box, TBA
  • Subject line: “MPW Diagnostics Whitepaper – [Lead Author Last Name]”
  • Review: Submissions will be reviewed by the workshop organizing committee and used to shape breakout discussions and the post-workshop community report.

Workshop Goals (Context)

This call aligns with the workshop’s objectives to:

  • Understand and identify diagnostic technologies addressing scientific frontiers at multi-petawatt facilities.
  • Evaluate diagnostic needs and define a community roadmap.
  • Bridge present solutions to the multi-petawatt scale through cross-field innovation.
  • Build a connected diagnostic community across national and international facilities.

Contact

For questions or clarification, please contact:
Steve Ivancic, siva@lle.rochester.edu

Venue

The workshop will be held at:

Michigan League
911 North University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 936-0869
https://uunions.umich.edu/league/

Accommodation

The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection:

219.00 USD per night

Event Summary: MPW Diagnostic Workshop

Start Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

End Date: Friday, May 22, 2026

Last Day to Book : Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Book your group rate for MPW Diagnostic Workshop

Residence Inn (Government Employees):

146.00 USD per night

Event Summary: UM Gov Block

Start Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

End Date: Friday, May 22, 2026

Last Day to Book: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Book your group rate for UM Gov Block

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