Studies of the weak interaction in atomic systems: towards measurements of atomic parity non-conservation in francium

Gwinner, G.; Orozco, L. A.

doi:10.1088/2058-9565/ac4424

Studies of the weak interaction in atomic systems: towards measurements of atomic parity non-conservation in francium

Journal Article · Fri Jan 21 00:00:00 EST 2022 · Quantum Science and Technology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-9565/ac4424· OSTI ID:1869343

; Orozco, L. A.

Abstract

Tests of the standard model of particle physics should be carried out over the widest possible range of energies. Here we present our plans and progress for an atomic parity non-conservation experiment using the heaviest alkali, francium ( Z = 87), which has no stable isotope. Low-energy tests of this kind have sensitivity complementary to higher energy searches, e.g. at the large hadron collider.

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Research Organization:: University of Maryland, College Park, MD (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

OSTI ID:: 1869343

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1982485

Journal Information:: Quantum Science and Technology, Journal Name: Quantum Science and Technology Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 7; ISSN 2058-9565

Publisher:: IOP PublishingCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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