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
Its electron beams will drive the generation of up to a million ultrabright X-ray flashes per second.
The facility is now one step away from releasing an unprecedented stream of ultra-bright X-rays.
Over the past few years, Kathleen Ratcliffe and Tien Fak Tan have worked together to help build the superconducting accelerator that will drive new...
More than 300 gathered for a day-long symposium to celebrate the history and future of the pioneering X-ray laser.
The new technology could allow next-generation instruments to explore the atomic world in ever more detail.
During a recent shutdown, engineers installed new beamline technology and a 3-D virtual tour captured rare views of the synchrotron’s interior.
The lab’s contributions to the national AI initiative are bolstered by its breakthrough scientific tools, unprecedented data and unique partnerships that help illuminate nature...
Three physicists talk about how they got started, their work at SLAC and what they would say to others considering a career in STEM.
Four engineers discuss their journeys to working at SLAC and counsel those following in their footsteps.
The annual conference for scientists who conduct research at SLAC’s light sources engaged about 350 researchers in talks, workshops and discussions.
After losing its first match of the day to the defending champions, The Harker School’s team won 10 consecutive rounds to claim victory in...
