SLAC Linear Collider

The SLAC Linear Collider was a scientific instrument used to study fundamental particles by accelerating particles like electrons and positrons to very high energies in straight lines, then smashing them together. By analyzing the resulting interactions, scientists learn about the basic building blocks of matter and the forces that govern them. Unlike circular accelerators, a linear collider accelerates particles along a straight path, minimizing energy loss and allowing precise measurements. SLAC's collider played a key role in advancing our understanding of particle physics and the universe’s fundamental structure.