The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, commonly known as Jefferson Lab, is a research facility located in Newport News, Virginia. It focuses on nuclear physics and the study of the fundamental structure of matter. The lab is known for its Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF), which produces high-energy electron beams for experiments. Researchers at Jefferson Lab conduct experiments to explore the properties of protons and neutrons, contributing to our understanding of quantum chromodynamics and the forces that hold atomic nuclei together. The facility collaborates with scientists worldwide, promoting advancements in both basic and applied physics research.