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Where research happens

Scientific facilities

Our original 2-mile-long particle accelerator, built half a century ago for groundbreaking particle physics research, has been repurposed as the world’s first hard X-ray free-electron laser and a testbed for next-generation accelerator technologies.

Matter in Extreme Conditions (MEC) Hutch 6, located in the LCLS Far Experimental Hall.
Then and now

Our story

SLAC began in 1962 with construction of a 2-mile-long electron accelerator that would take particle physics to new heights. Today we are known for...
LCLS Coherent X-ray Imaging hutch
SLAC culture

Mission, vision, values

SLAC's mission, vision and values tell our story – what we do, and why. These statements are guiding principles that define our purpose, frame...
Drone view of SLAC's campus at sunrise
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Industry partnerships

As one of 17 Department of Energy national laboratories, SLAC conducts research in a wide range of scientific areas and develops technologies in support of national priorities.

Staff engineer Bruis van Vlijmen demonstrates how he works in the Battery Informatics Lab at SLAC
SLAC + Stanford + Department of Energy

A lab built on core partnerships

SLAC owes its identity, and in fact its very existence, to our essential and longstanding connections with the Department of Energy and Stanford University...
SLAC/Stanford Professor Zhi-Xun Shen and SLAC staff scientist Patrick Kirchmann

Careers at SLAC

Here at SLAC, scientists, engineers, technicians and support professionals work together to conduct world-class research.

Stanford graduate students Robert Kasse, Natalie Geise and Tim Abate install an X-ray cell for battery research
Opportunities

Educational & internship programs

SLAC offers a variety of internship opportunities along with mentorship opportunities created to help you be successful in your career interests.

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Emergency information

If there were a disaster or emergency affecting the SLAC community, you would be able to obtain updates and important instructions through this website.

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Maps and directions

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.

SLAC visitor map
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Property control

Learn about property control at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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Travel @ SLAC

The SLAC Travel Office is the first stop for travel planning and reimbursement information.

Drone view of Interstate 280 going over linac bridge looking north.
Events

SLAC Conferences, Workshops & Symposia

Schedule of upcoming conferences, workshops, meetings, summer school programs at SLAC