Divisions

The Chemical Science Division's two central areas of research strength include Ultrafast Chemical Science at the PULSE Institute, and Chemical Catalysis at the SUNCAT Center.

Research in the Computer Science (CS) Division addresses challenges that go hand in hand with computing at extreme scales.

The Materials Science Division studies the nature, properties, interactions and synthesis of complex and novel materials. 

Researchers at SLAC's High-Energy Density Science (HEDS) division explore the physical characteristics of warm dense matter, shocks, and intense laser-plasma interactions within the relativistic regime. Employing exceptionally energetic nanosecond lasers, powerful short-pulse lasers, and vivid x-ray sources, they create advanced probing methods based on fundamental principles, complemented by top-notch theoretical and simulation capabilities.