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*IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ACCESS TO SLAC
To gain access to SLAC, all users must be registered on the LCLS/SSRL user portal and be listed on a scheduled experiment (this will alert Security and the VUE Center). Please coordinate other meetings or visits with your LCLS Instrument staff or contact the URA office for assistance.
Latest Proposal Schedule
| Mode of Access | Run Cycle | Proposal Call Status | Cycle Begins | Cycle Ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Campaigns | LCLS 18 | Proposal review complete | May 2020 | Jan 2021 | |
| Regular Proposals | LCLS 18 | Proposal review complete | May 2020 | Jan 2021 | |
| Protein Crystal Screening (CXI, MFX) | LCLS 18 | Proposal review complete | May 2020 | Jan 2021 | |
| MeV-UED Regular Proposals | MeV-UED 2 | Proposal review complete | Apr 2020 | Aug 2020 |
Proposals are submitted through the User Portal.
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Quick Start Guide for New LCLS Users
1. Become a User at LCLS
The LCLS encourages scientists from diverse fields to submit proposals for experiments that utilize the LCLS's unique capabilities. Interested scientists are encouraged to learn more about the latest developments by reviewing the instrument descriptions. Contact LCLS instrument scientists to discuss your proposed experiments and for updated performance parameters.
Review LCLS Schedules Read Proposal Overview Review Instruments, Policies, Machine FAQ, Parameters, Status Register as User and Submit Proposal Confirm User Agreements
2. Before Arriving at SLAC
After your proposal has been approved, review latest information for SLAC site access and check out the following links for a list of tasks to be completed before your arrival.
Review Spokesperson Checklist or Collatorator Checklist Arrange Lodging Confirm User Agreements Review Safety & Complete Training Establish User Financial Accounts Set up Unix Computer Accounts Arrange Shipping & Exporting
3. Working at LCLS
Proceed to the VUE Center (1st floor Science and User Support Building 053) to check in, get badged, and update your proximity access. Check-in is from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. See below links for help with settling in the area and getting started with your experiment at LCLS.
User Check-in Safety & Training Data Collection & Analysis Experiment Portal / eLog MCC eLog (accessible from SLAC domain only) LCLS Schedules Machine Status Shipping Equipment & Materials SLAC Building Map, Meeting Room Map Transportation Dining Options Gym & Recreation
4. After Beam Time
Please clean up your work area before you leave. Log in to the User Portal to complete an end of run survey after each scheduled experiment. Your feedback will be used to address issues and continually improve user resources and support. LCLS also needs your help to compile metrics that demonstrate scientific accomplishments and productivity. Please submit LCLS related publications and inform us of awards, patents, etc.
Submit End of Run Survey Submit New Publication Inform us of Awards, Patents etc. Participate in the LCLS Users' Organization Attend LCLS Events
