The workshop aims to bring together the linear and non-linear spectroscopy communities with the rapidly advancing field of coherent imaging. While second harmonic generation and two-photon excitation fluorescence microscopy at optical wavelengths are already established as powerful tools for visualizing cellular and tissue structures, as well as functionalized surfaces, non-linear imaging approaches at sub-100 nm wavelengths are still in their infancy.
This workshop will open a dynamic forum to explore the scientific opportunities unlocked by non-linear effects in advanced imaging, leveraging the unique coherence properties of free-electron lasers, high-brilliance fourth generation synchrotrons, and table-top lasers sources. The anticipated outcome of this meeting is to take concrete steps toward fostering collaborations between experimental and theoretical groups, and to inspire the design of next-generation instrumentation for probing intensity-dependent light–matter interactions.
A key feature of the meeting will be the active involvement of early-career researchers. Young scientists will have the chance to engage directly with world leaders in the field, exchange ideas, and gain exposure to cutting-edge methodologies and perspectives.
NICE2026 is a workshop co-organized by COST Action CA22148 - An international network for Non-linear Extreme Ultraviolet to hard X-ray techniques (NEXT) and Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste.
Attendance at the workshop is free of charge and by invitation only, following registration with COST Action CA22148.
!!Please note:
During the week from 19 to 24 May, railway services on the Trieste – Portogruaro – Venice line will be significantly reduced due to maintenance works scheduled by the Infrastructure Manager, RFI.
Trenitalia’s sales and information systems will be updated with full details of all connections starting from 25 April.
All trains will terminate at either Portogruaro or Monfalcone. A replacement bus shuttle service will operate between these two locations at hourly intervals.
Although the replacement bus service will be reinforced during peak commuting hours, it will have limited capacity and longer travel times compared to the train.
Assistance services will be available at both bus terminal locations to manage passenger transfers and address any potential issues.
Further information and updated timetables will be available soon on the Trenitalia website.!!