Stanford Linear Collider

The Stanford Linear Collider (SLC) was a particle accelerator built to study fundamental particles and forces. It used powerful electron and positron beams that traveled in a straight line at near-light speeds, colliding to recreate conditions moments after the Big Bang. These high-energy collisions allowed scientists to investigate the properties of particles like the Z boson, helping to confirm aspects of the Standard Model of physics. Located at Stanford University, the SLC was a significant step in understanding the universe at its smallest scales, advancing particle physics research until its decommissioning in the early 2000s.