Description
This talk will showcase how ELI Beamlines has transitioned several laser‑driven radiation sources from laboratory demonstrations to reliable, user‑grade X‑ray beamlines. The contribution will present the kHz K‑alpha source, coherent HHG beamline, 3.3 Hz hard X-ray plasma betatron line, and a 100-MeV inverse Compton source, emphasizing reproducibility, online diagnostics, and day‑to‑day operation for scientific applications. Particular focus will be placed on the betatron beamline’s unique combination of micrometer‑scale source size, femtosecond pulses, high spatial coherence, and multi‑keV spectra—capabilities that enable phase‑contrast radiography and ultrafast probing of dense plasmas relevant to inertial‑fusion and high‑energy‑density studies. Beyond source physics, the speaker will share facility practices, stability metrics and lessons learned that turn laser‑plasma sources into dependable tools for the broader community.