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History of INFLPR
Structura actuală a activităţii de cercetare a INFLPR, fizica laserilor şi aplicaţii, electronica cuantică a solidului, plasmă şi acceleratoare de electroni, este rezultatul organizării şi reorganizării cercetării în domeniul fizicii în ultimii 60 de ani.
The origin of the Lasers Section lies in the former laboratory "Optical Methods in Nuclear Physics" led in 1956 by Prof. Ion Agârbiceanu, at the time when the Institute of Atomic Physics was founded by Prof. Horia Hulubei. Due to the theoretical and experimental results on the hyperfine structure obtained in this laboratory, it was possible to initiate research in the field of lasers since its emergence. The research was completed with the scientific communication of the realization of the first Romanian laser on October 20, 1962: "Contributions á l'étude des lasers aux gas" authors: I. Agarbiceanu, A. Agafitei, L. Blanaru, N. Ionescu-Pallas, I.M. Popescu, V. Vasiliu and V.G. Velculescu, Proc. 3d Intl. Congress on Quantum Electronics, Paris, 11-15.02.1963. This group constituted the nucleus of the future Lasers Department.
Înfiintat în 1959, Laboratorul Acceleratoare de Electroni a proiectat şi dezvoltat dispozitive de control radiografic în flux continuu. Laboratorul a construit câteva acceleratoare de electroni pentru industria României.
În 1968, după retragerea Profesorului Horia Hulubei, Dr. Ioan Ursu, pro-rector al Universităţii Babes-Bolyai şi sef al catedrei de Fizică Nucleară şi Electromagnetism al Facultăţii de Fizică, a fost numit director al Institutului de Fizică Atomică. Sub conducerea sa, IFA a asigurat introducerea energeticii nucleare în România.
În anii ’70, Prof. Ioan Ursu a înfiinţat laboratorul MALIRM – Medii Active Laser şi Interacţia Radiaţiei cu Materia, iar Prof. Voicu Lupei a fost numit şeful laboratorului. Laboratorul a fost şi este activ, în mod special, în dezvoltarea de noi medii active laser cristaline şi policristaline, caracterizare optică şi spectroscopică, laseri cu mediu activ solid.
Institutul Central de Fizică (ICEFIZ) a fost creat în 1973 ca un consorţiu ce încorpora IFA, IFB (Institutul de Fizică Bucureşti) şi toate celelalte entităti din România care se ocupau de cercetări în fizică.
O schimbare importantă în managementul ICEFIZ a avut loc în 1977 când institutul a fost împărţit în mai multe unităti care se ocupau de cercetare în diferite domenii: IFIN – Institutul de Fizică şi Inginerie Nucleară, IFTAR – Institutul de Fizică şi Tehnologia Aparatelor cu Radiaţii, IFTM – Institutul de Fizică şi Tehnologia Materialelor, IGSS – Institutul de Gravitaţie şi Ştiinţe Spaţiale, etc.
În acel moment, departamentul de cercetare în fizica plasmei care aparţinea Institutului de Fizică Bucureşti s-a integrat în structura IFTAR şi a format bazele laboratoarelor de plasmă actuale: Laboratorul de Fizica Plasmei şi Fuziune Nucleară şi Laboratorul de Plasmă la Temperatură Joasă.
Primul director al IFTAR a fost Prof. Ioan Ioviţ Popescu, membru al Academiei Române. IFTAR cuprindea în acel moment Departamentul Laseri şi laboratoarele MALIRM, Acceleratoare de Electroni, Dispozitive Speciale Laseri, Fizica Plasmei.
Prin Hotărârea de Guvern 1310/1996 din 25/11/1996 institutul a fost acreditat ca institut naţional sub denumirea Institutul Naţional de Cercetare Dezvoltare în Fizica Laserilor, Plasmei şi Acceleratoarelor. Astăzi păstrează aproape aceeasi structură, dar aria de cercetare s-a diversificat.
Timeline
Institute for Atomic Physics Was Founded
The Institute for Atomic Physics was founded by Prof. Horia Hulubei. A laboratory led by Prof. Ion Agărbiceanu focused on optical methods in nuclear physics, forming the core of the future Laser Department.
Electron Accelerator Laboratory Was Established
Devices for radiographic control in continuous flux were developed, including electron accelerators for Romanian industry.
He-Ne Laser Beam Was Achieved
Prof. Ion Agărbiceanu’s team achieved the He-Ne laser beam, with findings presented at the 1963 International Quantum Electronics Congress in Paris.
Ioan Ursu Took Leadership of IFA
Ioan Ursu, pro-rector of Babeș-Bolyai University, became director of IFA and introduced nuclear energetics to Romania, succeeding Horia Hulubei.
MALIRM Laboratory Was Created
Under Prof. Voicu Lupei’s leadership, the MALIRM Laboratory developed solid-state lasers and characterized spectroscopic materials.
ICEFIZ Centralized Physics Research
ICEFIZ unified Romanian physics research by incorporating IFA, IFB, and other institutes nationwide.
ICEFIZ Was Reorganized into Specialized Entities
ICEFIZ was split into institutions like IFIN, IFTAR, and IFTM. The Plasma Physics Department joined IFTAR, forming today’s plasma research laboratories.
IFTAR Became a Leading Research Institute
Led by Prof. Ioan Ioviț Popescu, IFTAR included specialized departments like the Laser and Plasma Physics Laboratories.
INFLPR Gained National Accreditation
The Government accredited the institute as the National Institute for Laser, Plasma, and Radiation Physics, with expanded research activities.
Timeline
1956
Institute for Atomic Physics Was Founded
The Institute for Atomic Physics was founded by Prof. Horia Hulubei. A laboratory led by Prof. Ion Agărbiceanu focused on optical methods in nuclear physics, forming the core of the future Laser Department.
1956
Institute for Atomic Physics Was Founded
The Institute for Atomic Physics was founded by Prof. Horia Hulubei. A laboratory led by Prof. Ion Agărbiceanu focused on optical methods in nuclear physics, forming the core of the future Laser Department.

1959
Electron Accelerator Laboratory Was Established
Devices for radiographic control in continuous flux were developed, including electron accelerators for Romanian industry.
1959
Electron Accelerator Laboratory Was Established
Devices for radiographic control in continuous flux were developed, including electron accelerators for Romanian industry.

1962
He-Ne Laser Beam Was Achieved
Prof. Ion Agărbiceanu’s team achieved the He-Ne laser beam, with findings presented at the 1963 International Quantum Electronics Congress in Paris.
1962
He-Ne Laser Beam Was Achieved
Prof. Ion Agărbiceanu’s team achieved the He-Ne laser beam, with findings presented at the 1963 International Quantum Electronics Congress in Paris.

1968
Ioan Ursu Took Leadership of IFA
Ioan Ursu, pro-rector of Babeș-Bolyai University, became director of IFA and introduced nuclear energetics to Romania, succeeding Horia Hulubei.
1968
Ioan Ursu Took Leadership of IFA
Ioan Ursu, pro-rector of Babeș-Bolyai University, became director of IFA and introduced nuclear energetics to Romania, succeeding Horia Hulubei.

1970
MALIRM Laboratory Was Created
Under Prof. Voicu Lupei’s leadership, the MALIRM Laboratory developed solid-state lasers and characterized spectroscopic materials.
1970
MALIRM Laboratory Was Created
Under Prof. Voicu Lupei’s leadership, the MALIRM Laboratory developed solid-state lasers and characterized spectroscopic materials.

1973
ICEFIZ Centralized Physics Research
ICEFIZ unified Romanian physics research by incorporating IFA, IFB, and other institutes nationwide.
1973
ICEFIZ Centralized Physics Research
ICEFIZ unified Romanian physics research by incorporating IFA, IFB, and other institutes nationwide.

1977
ICEFIZ Was Reorganized into Specialized Entities
ICEFIZ was split into institutions like IFIN, IFTAR, and IFTM. The Plasma Physics Department joined IFTAR, forming today’s plasma research laboratories.
1977
ICEFIZ Was Reorganized into Specialized Entities
ICEFIZ was split into institutions like IFIN, IFTAR, and IFTM. The Plasma Physics Department joined IFTAR, forming today’s plasma research laboratories.

1973
IFTAR Became a Leading Research Institute
Led by Prof. Ioan Ioviț Popescu, IFTAR included specialized departments like the Laser and Plasma Physics Laboratories.
1973
IFTAR Became a Leading Research Institute
Led by Prof. Ioan Ioviț Popescu, IFTAR included specialized departments like the Laser and Plasma Physics Laboratories.

1996
INFLPR Gained National Accreditation
The Government accredited the institute as the National Institute for Laser, Plasma, and Radiation Physics, with expanded research activities.
1996
INFLPR Gained National Accreditation
The Government accredited the institute as the National Institute for Laser, Plasma, and Radiation Physics, with expanded research activities.

Key Personalities
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1907-1971
Prof. Ion AGARBICEANU Founder of the laser department at INFLPR, played a crucial role in developing laser technologies.
1928-2007
Prof. Ioan URSU Senior researcher at INFLPR, contributed to theoretical studies on plasma and fundamental particles.
1938
Prof. Voicu LUPEI Director of the optics and laser department, led research in lasers and their applications.Did You Know?
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Prof. Horia HULUBEI Founder and director of INFLPR, contributed to the development of laser and radiation research.