Programs

• Advanced Light Source Accelerator Physics
• Center for Beam Physics
• LOASIS Laboratory
• Fusion Science and Ion Beam Technology
• Superconducting Magnets

Particle accelerators have come a long way since Ernest Orlando Lawrence invented the cyclotron and founded the laboratory that bears his name. Today they play an important role in addressing a wide range of questions, from "What is the underlying structure of matter?" to "How do you quickly check a cargo container for explosives?" and "Where can we get electricity without fossil fuels?"

This progress has been made possible by "big science," which was Lawrence's trademark way of doing things and one of his most enduring inventions. Big science involves more than just size—many of our efforts are quite modest in budget and staffing. The real heart of it is interdisciplinary teamwork focused on the needs of the community and the nation.

On this site you can learn about our core programs and find links to colleagues and collaborators from around the world. We thank you for sharing our interest, and welcome you to explore this site and the larger world of accelerators and their uses.