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SLAC fundamental physics researchers study everything from elementary particles produced in accelerators to the large-scale structure of the universe. 

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Charge-Parity Violation

Matter and antimatter behave differently. Scientists hope that investigating how might someday explain why we exist.

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Researchers are searching for a quantum theory of gravity that could help answer fundamental questions about the universe, from the very first moments after...

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Cleanroom is a Verb

It’s not easy being clean.

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KIPAC's Leonardo Senatore was among three Stanford professors to receive awards during a star-studded award ceremony Sunday night. Karl Deisseroth (pictured) took a top...

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The Light Side of Dark Matter

New technology and new thinking are pushing the dark matter hunt to lower and lower masses.

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The Particle Physics of You

Not only are we made of fundamental particles, we also produce them and are constantly bombarded by them throughout the day.

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Researchers hope that the new experiment will shine light on how elementary neutrinos morph from one type into another.

Physicists are already preparing upgrades that will increase the physics reach of the Large Hadron Collider in the next decade.

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The Particle Physics Personality Quiz

What topic in particle physics are you destined to study? Take the quiz to find out!

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Frightfully Smart Jack-o’-lanterns

These physics-themed jack-o’-lanterns come with extra brains.

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The American Physical Society has recognized both researchers for their leading role in SLAC’s BABAR experiment, which confirmed theorists’ description of how nature treats...

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