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X-ray & ultrafast science

With their ability to penetrate matter and resolve individual atoms, X-rays and electrons are among scientists’ most useful tools for determining the structure and behavior of molecules and materials.

First microscopic movies of liquids getting vaporized by SLAC’s X-ray free-electron laser LCLS.
Photography competition

SLAC physics photowalk 2018

The SLAC Photowalk took a group of photographers, both amateur and professional, behind the scenes to photograph SLAC's world-class science facilities, including the world's longest linear accelerator, the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) and the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL).

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SSRL turns 50

On April 20, 2023 we celebrated 50 years of transformative science at SSRL. This unique event acknowledged many individuals who have made SSRL such a vital and impactful facility through partnerships among SSRL users and staff that fuel our success.

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Brochures & fact sheets

Download a variety of fact sheets to learn more about SLAC, our programs and latest scientific discoveries. 

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Quantum explained: The fascinating world unlocking new scientific breakthroughs

Check out our quantum explainers to learn more about the funky quantum realm and how SLAC researchers are advancing this field.

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Jacqueline Ramseyer Orrell

Photographer

Jacqueline has had the joy of covering everything SLAC, from science experiments to Community Days, since mid-2019. Previously, she spent nearly 20 years working...

Jacqueline Ramseyer Orrell

Ali Sundermier

Science Communications Officer and Social Media Lead

Ali came to SLAC in 2018 from the University of Pennsylvania where she was a science writer.  She covers very cool (or very hot...

Ali Sundermier

Angela Anderson

Head of Science & Technology Communications

Angela joined SLAC Strategic Communications & External Affairs in 2013 after managing marketing and communications teams in the healthcare industry. She’s written about everything...

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Kathryn Jepsen

Editor-in-Chief, Symmetry Magazine

Kathryn is editor-in-chief of Symmetry Magazine, a publication about particle physics and astrophysics. She has a master’s degree in journalism with a focus...

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Manuel Gnida

Head of External Communications

Manuel joined SLAC Strategic Communications & External Affairs in 2014. Before overseeing external communications, he managed SLAC's media relations program and wrote about the...

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Linda McCulloch

Head of Creative Content & Identity

Head of Creative Communications

Linda McCulloch

Olivier Bonin

Multimedia producer

Born in France, Olivier studied semiconductor engineering in Paris and worked as an engineer in Silicon Valley for 10 years. Later, following his passion...

Olivier Bonin