Stanford Linear Accelerator Laboratory

Stanford Linear Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) is a research facility at Stanford University that uses large, powerful machines called particle accelerators to study the fundamental components of matter. These accelerators speed up particles, such as electrons, to near light speeds and then collide them or observe their interactions with advanced detectors. The insights gained help scientists understand the basic building blocks of the universe, leading to discoveries in physics, materials science, and biology. SLAC also develops cutting-edge technologies in imaging and accelerations, contributing both to scientific knowledge and practical innovations.