Scientists at SLAC observe chemical reactions in unprecedented detail and find ways to make them more efficient, with the goal of using chemistry to help solve the nation’s energy challenges.
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SLAC's colloquium talks are aimed at a broad scientific and technical audience, but occasionally, those talks may be of more general interest.
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SLAC’s scientific users are critical to the laboratory’s success, driving scientific discoveries and contributing to the lab’s technological advancements.
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Helpful transportation information from the SLAC Visitor User Employee (VUE) Center
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Accelerator Trouble Reporting System
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The Contractor Assurance System (CAS) is a suite of integrated management and assurance systems, processes and tools that monitor and help improve all aspects of Laboratory performance.
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Essential resources for SLAC staff
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At SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, we believe in the transformative power of diversity.
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U.S. Department of Energy/Stanford University Contract for the management and operation of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
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