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WHERE RESEARCH HAPPENS

Facilities & centers

SLAC is known for building big sophisticated machines for teasing out the secrets of the universe. They give researchers new eyes on the world...
Facilities at SLAC with SPEAR3 at Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) to the left and Matter in Extreme Conditions (MEC) hutch to the right.
Visionary Science

Explore our frontier research

SLAC research explores nature on all scales, from the unseen realms of fundamental particles and unbelievably fast processes to astrophysical phenomena of cosmic dimensions that unfold over the age of the universe. Our research opens new windows to the natural...

Illustration of X-ray laser pulses stripping electrons away from atoms

Environment Safety & Health

SLAC is committed to protecting the health and safety of our staff, the community, and the environment as we carry out our scientific mission.

Aerial photo of SLAC research yard
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Fusion energy

Harnessing nuclear fusion would bring the clean, unlimited energy of the stars to Earth.

fusion energy illustration

Contact SLAC

The SLAC campus is located on 426 acres of Stanford University property, just three miles west of the university campus. The main entrance to the facility is on Sand Hill Road, just east of Interstate 280.

Science and User Support Building to the left and Arrillaga Science Center building to the right from above the Main Quad at SLAC's campus.
History

SLAC timeline

See a lab history timeline

Signing the SLAC construction contrast in 1962

Coming to SLAC: for users

SLAC’s scientific users are critical to the laboratory’s success, driving scientific discoveries and contributing to the lab’s technological advancements.

Science and User Support Building (SUSB)

Partner with us

Learn how SLAC’s partnerships promote scientific discoveries and their practical applications.

SLAC’s Arianna Gleason speaks with advisors to Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouilette

News center

Get the latest SLAC news, explore news collections and archives, access media resources and connect with us.

Electron transfer atomic motions concept illustration

Research partnerships & technology transfer

As one of 17 Department of Energy national laboratories, SLAC is dedicated to carrying out research and developing technologies in support of national priorities.

SLAC suppliers website

The mission of the SCM Procurement Department is to provide acquisition services to support accomplishing the goals and objectives of SLAC's world class research program activities.

SLAC Science and User Support Building

Images, videos & more

Explore our research through graphics, videos and photographs. Visit our public Flickr albums and YouTube videos for more.

Inspection of the LSST Camera optical filters