Research
Ultraintense laser radiation transforms matter into plasma rich with free, energetic electrons. Controlling the distributions and flows of these electrons enables us to generate and shape the electric and magnetic fields inside the plasma, accelerating particles to highly relativistic energies with unprecedented acceleration gradients. Our research scope extends from the fundamental studies of highly nonlinear laser-plasma interactions, to their applications in the compact acceleration of electrons, ions, and sources of bright, femtosecond X-rays. We also look for the potential applications of these laser-plasma accelerated particles and X-rays sources in medicine, radiotherapy, radiobiology, non destructive material inspection, and the study of high-energy physics.
News

Congratulations to our graduates, Eitan (PhD) and Heychal (Msc)!

Prof. Malka delivered the annual Songwang lecture at Zhengzhou University

Aaron was selected as the student delegate to the 2025 Weizmann Global Gathering in Chicago.

Prof. Malka, Anton and Yinren, and former lab member Slava gave plenary talks at the 2025 LPAW Conference.

Congratulations to former Malkalab member Dr. Yang Wan for winning the 2025 ECPD Prize!

Congratulations to Aaron for being awarded both a 2025 SPIE Optics and Photonics Scholarship and Best Student Paper at the SPIE Optics Conference!
Videos
Check out this drone movie of our lab: