JLab (Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility)

The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab) is a research center dedicated to studying the fundamental building blocks of matter. It uses a powerful particle accelerator to fire electrons at atomic nuclei, helping scientists understand how protons and neutrons inside atoms behave and interact. This research advances our knowledge of the universe's basic forces and the structure of matter, potentially leading to new technologies and insights into the universe’s origins. JLab is a leading facility for nuclear physics, collaborating globally to explore the core components of everything around us.