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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is a Department of Energy national lab run by Stanford in the heart of Silicon Valley. We invent scientific tools to explore the universe at its biggest, its smallest and its fastest.

 

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Welcome to SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

Thousands of people from all over the world come together at SLAC to do science that helps

us understand the world we live in and improves our everyday lives.

SLAC is a Dept of Energy national lab run by Stanford in the heart of Silicon Valley.

We invent scientific tools to explore the universe at its biggest, its smallest and its fastest

From the tiniest of particles to the expanse of the cosmos...

from the molecular machines that are essential to life and finding cures for disease...

to future technologies for computing and clean energy.

Our bold and creative people are the heart of everything we do… combining their talents

and expertise in a spirit of collaboration, integrity and respect …

as we build a better future together.

Olivier Bonin/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory explores how the universe works at the biggest, smallest and fastest scales and invents powerful tools used by researchers around the globe. As world leaders in ultrafast science and bold explorers of the physics of the universe, we forge new ground in understanding our origins and building a healthier and more sustainable future. Our discovery and innovation help develop new materials and chemical processes and open unprecedented views of the cosmos and life’s most delicate machinery. Building on more than 60 years of visionary research, we help shape the future by advancing areas such as quantum technology, scientific computing and the development of next-generation accelerators.

SLAC is operated by Stanford University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. The Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

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