Learn about our science, people, facilities and partners. Discover our history and vision for the future.
Who we are
We explore radically new ideas with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Get an overview of research at SLAC: X-ray and ultrafast science, particle and astrophysics, cosmology, particle accelerators, biology, energy and technology.
Revealing nature’s fastest processes with X-rays, lasers and electrons
Studying the particles and forces that knit the cosmos together
Building smaller, faster, more powerful accelerators for all
Understanding the machinery of life at its most basic level
Inventing new tools for science and society
Finding clean, sustainable solutions for the world’s energy challenges
SLAC science explained
Cut through the jargon while exploring our research.
Learn more about the places where science happens at SLAC: our major facilities, institutes and centers.
Linac Coherent Light Source
Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource
Facility for Advanced Accelerator Experimental Tests
Cryogenic Electron Microscopy
Stanford Institute for Materials & Energy Science
Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics & Cosmology
Stanford PULSE Institute
Center for Interface Science & Catalysis
NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory LSST
SLAC & Stanford build the world’s largest digital camera for the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).
Find a career, partner with us or apply to use our tools and facilities.
Apply to become a user of our scientific research facilities and instruments.
Careers at SLAC
Join our united workforce.
Get the latest news about the lab, our science and discoveries. Explore SLAC events and learn how to participate.
This joint publication of SLAC and Fermilab is your view into the world of particle physics.
STEM Community Day 2026
Saturday, September 12
Search for people by name, email or extension. (SLAC login required)
A ongoing collection of albums with SLAC aerial photography starting from 2010.
Portal for users of SLAC's science facilities.
See the internal event calendar for SLAC staff. (SLAC login required)
A downloadable PDF fact sheet about the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the SLAC-built LSST Camera that will be used for the 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time.
System to report and track accelerator issues (requires SLAC network or VPN).
Information about EV chargers located on site at SLAC for use by staff and visitors.
The Business Services Directorate (BSD) manages finance, procurement, supply chain and property control.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an essential part of our SLAC community and are open to all employees.
Website for the Office of the Lab Director, with some essential resources for SLAC staff.
SLAC's colloquium talks are aimed at a broad scientific and technical audience, but occasionally, those talks may be of more general interest.
A downloadable PDF fact sheet about the SSRL facility at SLAC.
