Our history
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History of INFLPR
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.
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.
Key Personalities
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1907-1971
Prof. Ion AGARBICEANU
1928-2007
Prof. Ioan URSU
1938
Prof. Voicu LUPEI
1896-1972
Prof. Horia HULUBEI Founder and director of INFLPR, contributed to the development of laser and radiation research.