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The ELIMAIA/ELIMED beamline at the ELI Beamlines user facility provides a versatile platform for multidisciplinary research with laser-accelerated ions. The system integrates high-power laser irradiation, and laser-driven ion generation with a flexible end-stations for studies in plasma physics, materials science, radiobiology, and cultural heritage. ELIMAIA (ELI Multidisciplinary Applications of Ion Acceleration) enables the production and characterization of laser-driven ion beams, while ELIMED (ELI MEDical applications), developed in cooperation with INFN-LNS, allows precise selection of ion and proton beams at desired energies, together with accurate collimation and dosimetric control of the beam.
Recent experiments demonstrated the commissioning and reliable operation of the ELIMAIA/ELIMED transport line, supported by advanced diagnostics including time-of-flight detectors, Thomson parabolas, and in-air dosimetric tools. The achieved beam parameters and in-air irradiation capability confirm the maturity of ELIMAIA/ELIMED as a key user station at ELI Beamlines, bridging laser–plasma acceleration research with applications in materials and life sciences.