SLAC is creating radically new modulators to power the next linear collider accelerator. Modulators convert wall-plug energy from PG&E into a high-voltage pulse that fuels the klystrons, which in turn propel particles down the linac.

The next linear collider project (NLC) aims to operate at 10 times the energy of SLAC’s accelerator.

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Come to the Guest House Opening

This is your chance to get up close and personal with the new Guest House. Come to the Open House where you can tour the rooms and facilities and meet the staff.

On January 28, 2003 a serious accident occurred at SLAC, which was followed by an exhaustive Type B investigation of our safety procedures by the Department of Energy (DOE). As a result, we held a safety standdown for all staff on May 23rd. This was an ideal opportunity for us to reflect on what causes accidents at SLAC and how we can all contribute towards eliminating them.

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Forty SLAC employees received Globie awards on May 27. The awardees were chosen from 190 nominations from all departments of the lab. Jonathan Dorfan presented the awards saying "There are Oscars and Emmys, but there is only ONE Globie."

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