Michael Litos

Michael Litos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder and serves as the Director of the Center for Integrated Plasma Studies (CIPS). He is also a faculty mentor for EPEN and conducts experimental research in plasma wakefield acceleration, combining local CU experiments with collaborations at national laboratories like SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

His research focuses on

• Plasma Wakefield Acceleration
• Laser-Plasma Interactions
• Particle Beam Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Advanced Accelerator Technology
• Strong-Field QED

The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in plasma wakefield acceleration, beam-plasma interactions, laser-driven plasma diagnostics, and applications of high-brightness beams. These works often involve experiments at FACET-II, theoretical models of wakefield dynamics, and innovations in plasma sources and beam delivery systems.