SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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SLAC is featured in the latest Federal Labs Impact Report from @CCSTorg. Find us on page 24!

Lithium-ion or Lithium-iron? 🔋 Could a breakthrough lithium-iron design that doubles the energy output per iron atom be the future of battery technology? And what’s next? Research at the SLAC-@Stanford Battery Center aims to find out. Full video: youtu.be/eb89XibnSzE

Muons are an unstable, fundamental subatomic particle that is essentially a heavier version of the electron, generated by the electron beam. This prevents radiation and background noise from reaching people and the delicate X-ray instruments.

We've got some pipes. Our X-ray laser delivers the most powerful X-ray beam ever made in a lab. This pipe that positions and protects its electron beam vacuum chamber within a 50-foot long ‘muon shield’ constructed of 5- and 10-ton steel blocks.

What sets @VRubinObs apart? Over 10 years, Rubin will be mapping the southern sky to create a comprehensive map of the cosmos. It will guide astronomers where to look next, and reveal our universe at scales previously unimaginable.

The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) on the left, and the world's most powerful X-ray free-electron laser, our Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) on the right.

In a new light 🔆 We are the only U.S. National Lab that is home to not one, but two world-leading X-ray light sources! They allow researchers to study matter at the atomic and molecular levels and advance energy solutions. Do you know them both? #InternationalDayOfLight

Quantum technologies phase I: complete ☑️ On to phase II! Our focus shifts from building quantum detectors and devices to using these tools in real experiments to explore fundamental ideas about the universe. Learn more: stanford.io/4nACGZ0

Jungkook 🤖 DOE Genesis Mission Jungkook’s versatile & competitive nature aligns with this initiative to accelerate scientific research by integrating AI with supercomputing, quantum systems & unique datasets. A spirit of innovation & adaptability that intersects with all.

Jimin 💡 Energy Sciences Jimin’s affectionate and compassionate qualities connect with the pursuit of energy solutions, reflecting a desire to care for society's needs and future generations.

Heard @bts_bighit is at @Stanford. What's your bias?

X-rays see inside batteries.🪫 @Stanford and SLAC researchers are using our synchrotron to help uncover how and why batteries degrade, develop next-gen materials, and make them safer and longer-lasting. Full video here: bit.ly/3Pet6hT

Batteries are so hot right now. 🔋 And heat can make them better. A SLAC-@Stanford research team adjusted the heating process when making lithium-ion battery cathodes, & created longer-lasting batteries: stanford.io/48ZX4wH

Soil bed chem 🪴 🧪 #DYK X-ray beams from our Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) can be used to study soil chemistry and the accumulation of environmental toxins in plant roots?