What is the name of the U.S. national laboratory in Newport News, Virginia?
Q: What is the name of the U.S. national laboratory in Newport News, Virginia?
A: The U.S. national laboratory in Newport News, Virginia is called Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF), commonly referred to as Jefferson Lab or JLab.
Q: Who operates TJNAF?
A: TJNAF is operated by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC, a joint venture between Southeastern Universities Research Association, Inc., and CSC Applied Technologies, LLC.
Q: How many people does JLab employ?
A: JLab employs over 675 people.
Q: How many scientists have conducted research using the facility?
A: Over 2,000 scientists from around the world have conducted research using the facility.
Q: What is the mission of TJNAF?
A: The mission of TJNAF is "to provide forefront scientific facilities, opportunities and leadership essential for discovering the fundamental structure of nuclear matter; to partner in industry to apply its advanced technology; and to serve the nation and its communities through education and public outreach."
Q: What upgrades are being made to increase energy from 6 GeV to 12 GeV?
A: To increase energy from 6 GeV to 12 GeV more powerful magnets and power supplies are added to the accelerator and a new experimental hall will be added.
Q: When will full operations begin after construction has been completed?
A: Full operations will begin in 2015 after construction has been completed by 2013.
