Elena-Oana Hanu

Elena-Oana Hanu is a researcher at the Helmholtz Institute Jena, affiliated with the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research. Her research focuses on quantum field theory at extreme intensities, relativistic quantum dynamics of ions and beams, and advanced X-ray spectroscopy techniques.

Her work intersects with high-purity X-ray polarimetry, quantum logic spectroscopy of highly charged heavy ions, and relativistic laser-plasma interactions. She is part of the institute's experimental facilities and contributes to projects related to high-intensity laser physics and advanced photon science.