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Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS)

Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory supports x-ray and synchrotron characterization. Access is proposal- or agreement-based and remains subject to feasibility, review, safety, scheduling, and allocation.

External work confirmed

1 capability 7 equipment records Reviewed 2026-08-29

Publicly described capabilities

Advanced characterization

X-ray and synchrotron characterization

Technical inventory

Techniques and equipment

2 equipment types
  • X-ray & neutron

    X-ray pump-probe instrument

  • X-ray & neutron

    coherent X-ray imaging instrument

  • X-ray & neutron

    macromolecular femtosecond crystallography instrument

  • X-ray & neutron

    soft X-ray time-resolved instrument

  • X-ray & neutron

    MeV-UED is an ultrafast electron-diffraction camera for time-resolved atomic/molecular dynamics in chemical and solid-state systems.

  • Laboratory equipment

    Seven specialized instrument hutches have dedicated scientists and support staff.

  • Laboratory equipment

    TMO (NEH 1.1) operates over 0.25-2 keV and supports gas-phase photochemistry, attosecond electron dynamics and nanoscale systems.

Registry scope evidence

  • Instrument category: soft X-ray instruments TMO, chemRIXS and qRIXS documented for Run 26.
  • Instrument category: hard X-ray instruments XPP, XCS, MFX, CXI and MEC documented for Run 26.
  • Operating range: hard X-ray fundamental stated as 5–25 keV for Run 26.
  • Access model: run-specific peer-reviewed proposals through the Universal Proposal System.
  • Official-source, facility-specific instrument evidence is available. Current configuration, availability, price, and project fit require confirmation.

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