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Roman Space Telescope and Rubin Observatory scientists collaborate on a giant testbed of simulated galaxies

The synthetic galaxy catalog will help test Roman's capabilities and foster collaboration with the Rubin project. 

March 13, 2023  ·  4 min read
A field of bright spots on a black background.

John Schmerge

Associate Lab Director, Accelerator Directorate
Portrait of John Schmerge

Joachim Stöhr

SSRL director 2005 – 2009
SSRL director 2005 – 2009
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New analysis of SuperCDMS data sets tighter detection limits for dark matter

The reanalysis considered new types of particle collisions and how dark matter particles interact with the Earth. 

July 28, 2023  ·  4 min read
clusters of galaxies collide showing separation of dark matter
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Researchers show how to increase X-ray laser brightness and power using a crystal cavity and diamond mirrors

The long – but not too long – cavity would ping-pong X-ray pulses inside of a particle accelerator facility to help capture nature’s fastest...

August 2, 2023  ·  3 min read
This cartoon figure shows how the cavity-based X-ray free electron laser works in general. The electron beam (blue) travels through an undulator (brown), which causes the beam to release X-ray pulses. These pulses bounce around a set of four mirrors, helping them become coherent, before they continue down the accelerator to experimental halls.
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SLAC fires up the world’s most powerful X-ray laser: LCLS-II ushers in a new era of science

With up to a million X-ray flashes per second, 8,000 times more than its predecessor, it transforms the ability of scientists to explore atomic-scale...

September 18, 2023  ·  8 min read
LCLS-II first light
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It's so metal: Scientists confirm nickel plays a key role in an ancient chemical reaction

SLAC scientists showed that a carbon-metal compound with a perfectly placed nickel atom plays a key role in converting carbon dioxide into components for...

August 18, 2023  ·  4 min read
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DOE honors four SLAC and Stanford scientists with Early Career Awards

Leora Dresselhaus-Marais, Claudio Emma,  Bernhard Mistlberger and Johanna Nelson Weker will pursue cutting-edge research into decarbonizing steel production, theoretical physics, generating more intense particle...

August 10, 2023  ·  9 min read
This photo shows all four recipients from SLAC and Stanford of the DOE's 2023 Early Career Award
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VIA Symmetry Magazine

Applications of quantum mechanics at the beach

How does sunscreen work on the atomic level?

August 8, 2023
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Making molecules dance reveals what drives their first movements

Bringing ultrafast physics to structural biology has revealed the coordinated dance of molecules in unprecedented clarity, which could aid in the design of new...

August 10, 2023  ·  3 min read
molecular control
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Angel Garcia-Esparza wins 2023 Spicer Young Investigator Award for studying catalysts in action

Garcia-Esparza’s research offers unique insights into catalysts relevant to renewable energy generation and emerging materials for microelectronics.

August 17, 2023  ·  3 min read
This is a photograph of SSRL scientist Angel Garcia Esparza, who was awarded the 2023 Spicer Award
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The universe’s missing teenage pictures

Line intensity mapping measurements taken with a new instrument will allow astrophysicists to study galaxies too far away for traditional methods.

August 14, 2023  ·  5 min read
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