World's Largest X-Ray Laser Comes to Life at Stanford

The Stanford University's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory can now, after years of planning and construction, finally boast the world's largest X-ray laser. Dubbed the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), the instrument will offer scientists the ability to peer deep into the atom... [ read more >> ]

The Undulator Hall, before the magnets have been installed

Image comment: The Undulator Hall, before the magnets have been installed
Image credits: Brad Plummer / SLAC

The Undulator Hall, before the magnets have been installed