Under the Microscope

Plasma & laser based compact particle accelerators


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Jens Osterhoff, senior scientist and deputy director at the Bella Center, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Discover how Jens and his team are transforming large-scale particle accelerators into smaller, more affordable, and versatile machines using high-intensity lasers and plasmas.


Key Highlights:

  • Innovative Research: Jens’ pioneering work in miniaturizing particle accelerators.
  • Medical and Mobile Applications: Potential uses for mobile accelerators in cancer therapy and beyond.
  • Collaborations and Commercial Impact: Partnerships with companies like Tao Systems driving technology commercialization.
  • Inspiring Career Journey: Jens’ path from Germany to the U.S., including his impactful “Flash Forward” project.
  • Future Vision: Developing next-generation, compact particle colliders.


Tune in to hear how this revolutionary technology could change the landscape of scientific research and medical treatments. Don’t miss this episode full of innovation and inspiration.

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Under the MicroscopeBy The Science Talk