Towards a precise measurement of atomic parity violation in a single Ra+ ion

S. Hoekstra; K. Jungmann; C.J.G. Onderwater; R. G. E. Timmermans; L. Willmann; H. W. Wilschut

doi:10.1007/s10751-013-0774-0

Towards a precise measurement of atomic parity violation in a single Ra+ ion

S. Hoekstra, K. Jungmann, C.J.G. Onderwater, R. G. E. Timmermans, L. Willmann, H. W. Wilschut

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Abstract

A single trapped Ra + (Z = 88) ion provides a very promising route towards a most precise measurement of Atomic Parity Violation (APV), since APV effects grow faster than Z 3. This experiment promises the best determination of the electroweak coupling constant at the lowest accessible energies. Such a measurement provides a sensitive test of the Standard Model in particle physics. At the present stage of the experiment, we focus on trapping and laser cooling stable Ba + ions as a precursor for radioactive Ra + . Online laser spectroscopy of the isotopes 209 − 214Ra + in a linear Paul trap has provided information on transition wavelengths, fine and hyperfine structures and excited state lifetimes as test of atomic structure calculations. Additionaly, a single trapped Ra + ion could function as a very stable clock.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	157-162
Number of pages	6
Journal	Hyperfine Interactions
Volume	214
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10751-013-0774-0
Publication status	Published - 31 Mar 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Atomic Parity Violation
Radium
Laser Spectroscopy
Hyperfine Structure
Atomic Clock

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