Energy sciences

Strongly interacting electrons in quantum materials carry heat and charge in a way that’s surprisingly similar to what individual electrons do in normal metals, a SLAC/Stanford study finds.

Four engineers discuss their journeys to working at SLAC and counsel those following in their footsteps.

The American Physical Society recognized the SLAC and Stanford physicist for decades of groundbreaking work studying the strange behavior of electrons at the interfaces between materials.

The Secretary celebrated LCLS-II first light with 600 SLAC staff and collaborators Oct. 26.

LaserNetUS funding will allow scientists to explore fundamental plasma science and inertial fusion energy research and technology.

The award recognizes Driver’s contribution toward attosecond X-ray capabilities.

The research reveals the potential for machine learning in understanding the complex behavior of quantum materials.

Proving the technique works puts scientists one step closer to unraveling the mysteries of hydrogen transfers.

A groundbreaking study shows defects spreading through diamond faster than the speed of sound 

With up to a million X-ray flashes per second, 8,000 times more than its predecessor, it transforms the ability of scientists to explore atomic-scale, ultrafast phenomena that are key to a broad range of applications, from quantum materials to clean...

Analyzing X-ray movies with computer vision reveals how nanoparticles in a lithium-ion battery electrode work.

X-ray laser studies help researchers identify early steps in the freezing process to better understand how clouds make ice and their effect on climate.