SLAC LCLS Alignment Project

LCLS  (Linac Coherent Light Source) generates X-ray pulses lasting just femtoseconds—fast enough to capture "molecular movies" of atoms in motion. Maintaining the sub-millimeter alignment precision required for these experiments across large-scale infrastructure is a unique engineering challenge.

Work involves surveying/metrology with expertise in:
Large-scale laser tracker measurements
Custom alignment system design and implementation
Integration of optical and mechanical systems

Key Applications:
Recent LCLS discoveries include protein structures for disease treatment, next-generation pharmaceutical development, photosynthesis mechanisms, and nanoscale environmental research.
Since 2009, LCLS has:
Served 13,000+ scientific user visits
Enabled 900+ experiments across diverse fields
Generated 1,450+ peer-reviewed publications
Advanced research in disease treatment, materials science, and environmental studies