LCLS Groundbreaking Anniversary

On October 20, 2006, SLAC broke ground for the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), the world's first X-ray free-electron laser. Only 5 years ago and already it is producing world-class science.

Ground Breaking Press Release, SLAC Communications, 10/20/2006 as published by Physics.org

First electrons from the LCLS, SLAC Today, 4/9/2007

First electrons through LCLS, SLAC Today, 12/15/2008

First Light, SLAC Today, 4/21/2009

LCLS Overview