Possibility of measuring parity nonconservation with a single trapped atomic ion

Apr 19, 1993
3 pages
Published in:
  • Phys.Rev.Lett. 70 (1993) 2383-2386

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Abstract: (APS)
A new way of measuring atomic parity nonconservation is proposed that utilizes the remarkable sensitivity inherent in experiments with a single trapped atomic ion. The accuracy may be sufficient to provide a valuable test of electroweak theory. As an illustration, the prospects are analyzed for carrying out such a measurement with Ba+ by observing the ground state spin rotation induced by an intense laser beam. This technique might also be used to search for T-odd interactions in atomic ions.
  • 12.15.Ji
  • 42.50.Wm
  • 35.10.Wb
  • 32.80.Pj