Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF)

The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, or TJNAF, is a research lab in Virginia that studies the building blocks of matter, like protons and neutrons, using powerful electron beams. These high-energy electrons are fired at target materials, allowing scientists to explore their internal structure and fundamental forces. TJNAF helps researchers understand how matter is formed and behaves at the smallest scales, contributing to scientific knowledge across physics, nuclear science, and materials science. It plays a critical role in advancing our understanding of the universe's fundamental components and forces.