The Stanford Linear Collider (SLC)

The Stanford Linear Collider (SLC) was a particle accelerator at Stanford University designed to investigate fundamental physics. It collided electrons and positrons at high energies to study the basic building blocks of matter and their forces. Unlike circular colliders, SLC used a straight, linear accelerator to produce precise, high-speed particle beams. These collisions generated data that helped scientists explore the properties of subatomic particles like the Z boson, contributing to our understanding of the Standard Model of physics. The SLC marked a significant step in particle physics research, paving the way for larger, more advanced colliders.