Sensitivity and the role of level crossings in measurements of parity nonconservation using metastable atoms

Journal Article · Mon Feb 11 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.44.374· OSTI ID:5460463

Hinds, E A

The author points out that experiments to measure parity nonconservation in metastable atoms, such as hydrogen in the 2S state, are not, in general, made more sensitive by operating near level crossings in a magnetic field. New possibilities related to this observation are mentioned.

• Research Organization: Gibbs Laboratory, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520
• OSTI ID: 5460463
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Vol. 44:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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WEAK NEUTRAL CURRENTS
ALGEBRAIC CURRENTS
CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
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ELEMENTS
ENERGY LEVELS
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NONMETALS
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