August 14, 2019

A million pulses per second: How particle accelerators are powering X-ray lasers

The next revolutionary X-ray laser in a class of its own, LCLS-II, is under construction at SLAC, with support from four other DOE national laboratories.

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John Sarrao Named Director of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Physicist and scientific leader Sarrao will become SLAC’s sixth director and succeeds X-ray scientist Chi-Chang Kao, who stepped down after 10 years in the...

July 17, 2023
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Chi-Chang Kao to step down as SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory director

Under his 10-year leadership, the lab has significantly expanded its research and impact.

October 27, 2022  ·  2 min read
Chi-Chang Kao
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Stanford signs new five-year contract to manage SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

One of 17 national laboratories supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, SLAC is also marking its 60th anniversary this year.

August 24, 2022
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VIA Stanford

John Sarrao Named Director of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Physicist and scientific leader Sarrao will become SLAC’s sixth director and succeeds X-ray scientist Chi-Chang Kao, who stepped down after 10 years in the...

July 17, 2023
Headshot of John Sarrao
Press Release

Chi-Chang Kao to step down as SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory director

Under his 10-year leadership, the lab has significantly expanded its research and impact.

October 27, 2022  ·  2 min read
Chi-Chang Kao
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VIA Stanford Report

Stanford signs new five-year contract to manage SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

One of 17 national laboratories supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, SLAC is also marking its 60th anniversary this year.

August 24, 2022
Aerial view of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
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Q&A: How SLAC's Technology Innovation Directorate serves as the backbone of discovery at the lab

The leaders of SLAC's Technology Innovation Directorate discuss how their group supports the lab's most innovative projects.

April 5, 2022  ·  7 min read
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Q&A: From particle beams to cancer treatment – fundamental research that affects everyday life

SLAC’s Matt Garrett and Susan Simpkins talk about tech transfer that brings innovations from the national lab to the people, including advances for medical...

March 7, 2022  ·  7 min read
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SLAC partners with national labs and scientific publishing organizations on transgender-inclusive name-change process for published papers

The process, which also facilitates name changes for religious, marital and other reasons, allows researchers of all genders to own their academic work by...

July 28, 2021  ·  2 min read
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