Prospects for the measurement of the electron electric dipole moment using YbF

Details Prospects for the measurement of the electron electric dipole moment using YbF Prospects for the measurement of the electron electric dipole moment using YbF

2011-03-08

arxiv.org/abs/1103.1566v1

Physics

Atomic Physics

6 pages, 2 figures

Scientific paper

We discuss an experiment underway at Imperial College London to measure the permanent electric dipole moment (EDM) of the electron using a molecular beam of YbF. We describe the measurement method, which uses a combination of laser and radiofrequency resonance techniques to detect the spin precession of the YbF molecule in a strong electric field. We pay particular attention to the analysis scheme and explore some of the possible systematic effects which might mimic the EDM signal. Finally, we describe technical improvements which should increase the sensitivity by more than an order of magnitude over the current experimental limit.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Prospects for the measurement of the electron electric dipole moment using YbF does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Prospects for the measurement of the electron electric dipole moment using YbF, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Prospects for the measurement of the electron electric dipole moment using YbF will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-82918