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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

2575 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park, Palo Alto, CA 94025
650 926 3000
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“Cool, but you don't get to see very much”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

In truth, touring a linear accelerator probably can't be that great, because the really amazing parts are simply not easy to open to the public. But, you do get to see enough to appreciate how profoundly important basic research is to our world. You also appreciate the brilliance of the scientists at this lab. Rather than shutting the SLAC down... More

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“WOW, if you're into science”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2011
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My family (including 12 and 9 year old boys) scheduled the rare tour for the particle accelerator. It is really for 12 and older, but my 9 year old loves physics (don't ask), and Stanford was kind enough to make an exception. The tour begins with a 20 minute powerpoint to get everyone acquainted with atomic particles, etc, and then... More

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2575 Sand Hill Rd. Menlo Park
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