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Fundamental Physics Directorate

The Fundamental Physics Directorate brings together scientists and technologies that support national priorities in particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology to explore the basic particles and forces that knit the cosmos together.

Dark matter stream visualization

Stanford directory

Search the Stanford directory for people and organizational information

Stanford directory interface

SLACspeak

Glossary of SLAC-related abbreviations, acronyms, initialisms, terms and lingo

SLAC logo

Panofsky Fellowship

Panofsky Fellowships are awarded to early career doctoral scientists with potential for innovation and growth.

Wolfgang Panofsky
About us

About our name

The name SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory pays homage to the legacy of the lab and its connection to Stanford University and the Department of Energy (DOE).

SLAC gate sign

SLAC Flickr albums

Explore SLAC science through high-resolution visuals of our scientific discoveries, research facilities and members of our lab community.

a collage of photos from SLAC albums on Flickr

SLAC Strategic Communications & External Affairs

We promote the lab’s science and impact, inform and engage staff, and inspire future scientists, collaborators and partners. (Staff login required)

Sunrise over the SLAC quad

Public Lectures

Ever wonder what goes on at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory? The SLAC Public Lecture Series is your chance to find out! The evening lectures highlight the lab’s cutting-edge science.

Public lecture audience in Panofsky Auditorium at SLAC
Scientific facility

Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory (SSRL)

SSRL produces extremely bright X-ray light for probing our world at the atomic and molecular level. More than 1,600 scientists from all over the world use it each year for research that spurs advances in medicine, energy production, environmental cleanup...

Using X-rays from SSRL, Chuntian Cao maps silicon as it cycles within a battery.
Staff portal

SLAC Today

The SLAC Today website is an intranet homepage for employees and requires authentication to access. It’s where you can find employee news and announcements, staff events, community bulletin board posts, access notices, the staff resources page and more.

SLAC Today Intranet

Event archive

View upcoming and past public events at SLAC. Please also visit our events page for more information.

Secretary of Energy Rick Perry speaks at a town hall meeting with SLAC staff

Events

SLAC hosts a range of exciting events to raise awareness, inform, educate and connect with sitewide staff, Stanford, local communities and the general public.

Audience in Panofsky auditorium at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory