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    We explore radically new ideas with an entrepreneurial mindset.

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    • Research

      Get an overview of research at SLAC: X-ray and ultrafast science, particle and astrophysics, cosmology, particle accelerators, biology, energy and technology.

    • X-ray and Ultrafast science icon X-ray & ultrafast science

      Revealing nature’s fastest processes with X-rays, lasers and electrons

    • Physics of the universe science icon Physics of the universe

      Studying the particles and forces that knit the cosmos together

    • Advanced Accelerators science icon Advanced accelerators

      Building smaller, faster, more powerful accelerators for all

    • Science of life science icon Science of life

      Understanding the machinery of life at its most basic level

    • New technologies science icon New technologies

      Inventing new tools for science and society

    • Energy sciences science icon Energy sciences

      Breaking new ground in securing abundant, affordable and reliable energy.

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    Cut through the jargon while exploring our research.

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    • Facilities & Centers

      Learn more about the places where science happens at SLAC: our major facilities, institutes and centers.

    • SCIENTIFIC FACILITIES
      • LCLS website

        Linac Coherent Light Source

      • SSRL website

        Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource

      • FACET-II website

        Facility for Advanced Accelerator Experimental Tests

      • CryoEM website

        Cryogenic Electron Microscopy

    • JOINT INSTITUTES & CENTERS
      • SIMES website

        Stanford Institute for Materials & Energy Science

      • KIPAC website

        Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics & Cosmology

      • PULSE website

        Stanford PULSE Institute

      • SUNCAT website

        Center for Interface Science & Catalysis

      • SLAC-Stanford Battery Center

    NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory LSST

    SLAC & Stanford build the world’s largest digital camera for the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).

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      This joint publication of SLAC and Fermilab is your view into the world of particle physics.

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    Upcoming Public Lecture

    Blazing the path to a fusion future

    Thursday, October 8, 7:00 p.m.

    Public Lecture: Arianna Gleason
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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...

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Connect with us

Interested in keeping up with what’s going on at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory? We have a variety of ways for you to stay connected with us.

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Lab overview

Brochures & fact sheets

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

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Board of Oversight

Stanford University provides contractor oversight of SLAC through the Board of Oversight, which is chartered by the Stanford president and chaired by its vice president.

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Careers at SLAC

Learn what it's like to work at SLAC and about the science, engineering, technical and operational career opportunities available.

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Brand and identity

Brand guides, logos, templates and visual and messaging resources.

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Chemical Science Division

The Chemical Science Division's areas of research strength include ultrafast chemical science at the PULSE Institute, and chemical catalysis at the SUNCAT Center.

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Energy Sciences Directorate

From studying chemical reactions that happen in the femtosecond timescale to advancing society’s energy technology, the Energy Sciences Directorate’s research addresses an enormous range of critical scientific challenges.

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Information Technology (IT)

SLAC IT services, applications, projects and support, as well as the IT Marketplace where staff can order equipment. 

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Events

Learn about SLAC's public tours, lectures and special programs, with both in-person and virtual opportunities.

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Contractor Assurance

The Contractor Assurance System (CAS) is a suite of integrated management and assurance systems, processes and tools that monitor and help improve all aspects of lab performance.

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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.

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