For mechanical engineer Sarah Edwards, SSRL is the ultimate classic car.

In the decade since LCLS produced its first light, it has pushed boundaries in countless areas of discovery.

In a major step forward, SLAC’s X-ray laser captures all four stable states of the process that produces the oxygen we breathe, as well as fleeting steps in between. The work opens doors to understanding the past and creating a greener future.

This summer, five graduate students from the University of Puerto Rico had the opportunity to use SLAC’s world-class facilities to keep their studies on track.