SLAC is a vibrant place where a diverse group of people come together to work on a shared mission of exploring the universe at the biggest, smallest and fastest scales. Watch this overview video and learn about our cutting-edge research and our rich legacy that we continue to build upon. Located in the rolling hills west of Stanford University, SLAC occupies 426 acres of Stanford-owned land and has many close ties to the university, which manages the lab for the Department of Energy Office of Science.
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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory explores how the universe works at the biggest, smallest and fastest scales and invents powerful tools used by researchers around the globe. As world leaders in ultrafast science and bold explorers of the physics of the universe, we forge new ground in understanding our origins and building a healthier and more sustainable future. Our discovery and innovation help develop new materials and chemical processes and open unprecedented views of the cosmos and life’s most delicate machinery. Building on more than 60 years of visionary research, we help shape the future by advancing areas such as quantum technology, scientific computing and the development of next-generation accelerators.
SLAC is operated by Stanford University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. The Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Hannah Pollek and Travis Lange at the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) raft installation.
