What does SLAC stand for at Stanford?
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
The Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) is a national basic research laboratory devoted to experimental and theoretical research in elementary particle physics, to the development of new techniques in high-energy accelerators and elementary particle detectors, and to a broad program of research using synchrotron …
Where is the world’s longest linear accelerator?
SLAC houses the longest linear accelerator (linac) in the world—a machine 3.2 km (2 miles) long that can accelerate electrons to energies of 50 gigaelectron volts (GeV; 50 billion electron volts). Detector at SLAC (Stanford Linear Accelerator Center), Menlo Park, Calif.
What are Fermilabs mission and main activities?
Our mission is to drive discovery by:
- building and operating world-leading accelerator and detector facilities.
- performing pioneering research with national and global partners.
- developing new technologies for science that support U.S. industrial competitiveness.
What is the straightest thing on earth?
It’s no secret that SLAC is a huge facility, especially because its claim to fame is housing the world’s longest linear accelerator that is also the world’s straightest object.
What is SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory?
The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is a national basic research laboratory devoted to experimental and theoretical research in elementary particle physics, development of new techniques in high-energy accelerators and elementary particle detectors, and a broad program of research using synchrotron radiation.
What is the SLAC Today website?
The SLAC Today website is designed as a home page for SLAC employees and staff and requires authentication to access. SLAC Today is a gateway to the SLAC intranet where you can find employee news and announcements, the SLAC events calendar, community bulletin board , staff resources page and more.
Where can I find resources for SLAC employees and staff?
For a more extensive list of useful links for SLAC employees, please visit the staff resources page. The SLAC Today website is designed as a home page for SLAC employees and staff and requires authentication to access.
Where can I find information about SLAC travel reimbursement?
SLAC is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, therefore all reimbursement for travel must adhere to both DOE and Stanford University policies and guidelines. You can find all travel related info , including policies & procedures, info on Concur, etc. on this website.
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