{"id":269687,"date":"2026-04-09T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slord.sk\/?post_type=aktualita&p=269687"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:43:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:43:01","slug":"slovakia-has-become-an-observer-in-the-extreme-light-infrastructure-eric-eli","status":"publish","type":"aktualita","link":"https:\/\/slord.sk\/en\/aktualita\/slovakia-has-become-an-observer-in-the-extreme-light-infrastructure-eric-eli\/","template":"","tags":[749],"oblast-slord":[790],"class_list":["post-269687","aktualita","type-aktualita","status-publish","hentry","tag-general","oblast-slord-ine-en"],"acf":{"nadpis":"Slovakia has become an observer in the Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (ELI) ","opis":"[caption id=\"attachment_269670\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"786\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/slord.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image1-1.png\")
Source: Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nSlovakia and Montenegro have joined the <\/span>Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC<\/b> (<\/span>ELI<\/span><\/a>) as observers; this accession expands ELI\u2019s membership base and observer group and strengthens its role as a platform connecting national research communities with large laser facilities across Europe. As observers, both countries will participate in the governance of ELI and contribute to the development of its scientific and strategic direction.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSlovakia\u2019s accession formalizes a process that has been underway since 2021 and was supported by coordinated efforts from Slovak research institutions and the government. Consequently,\u00a0 Slovak researchers have an open path to participating in ELI\u2019s scientific programs and governance. Slovakia has also strengthened its national coordination and established a specialized unit for research infrastructures within the ministry to support engagement in European initiatives.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSlovakia will focus primarily on linking its technical expertise in optics, photonics, and materials science with ELI\u2019s experimental platforms. Slovak researchers are already actively involved in the ELI user program, where they have submitted proposals and the first experiments are underway. Planned investments will focus on complementary technologies, including sample preparation, surface analysis, and advanced materials characterization, thereby positioning Slovak facilities as specialized partners within the broader infrastructure.<\/span>\r\n\r\nFuture cooperation will focus on advanced materials, photonics, and laser applications, as well as participation in experimental programs. Observer status also grants Slovakia access to ELI\u2019s governing bodies, including discussions at the advisory and committee levels, thereby strengthening its role in shaping the future development of the infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n