Measurement of parity nonconservation and an anapole moment in cesium

C. S. Wood, S. C. Bennett, D. Cho, B. P. Masterson, J. L. Roberts, C. E. Tanner, C. E. Wieman

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Abstract

The amplitude of the parity-nonconserving transition between the 6s and 7s states of cesium was precisely measured with the use of a spin-polarized atomic beam. This measurement gives lm(ElPnc)/β = -1.5935(56) millivolts per centimeter and provides an improved test of the standard model at low energy, including a value for the S parameter of -1.3(3)exp(11)theory. The nuclear spin-dependent contribution was 0.077(11) millivolts per centimeter; this contribution is a manifestation of parity violation in atomic nuclei and is a measurement of the long-sought anapole moment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCollected Papers of Carl Wieman
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co.
Pages197-201
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9789812813787
ISBN (Print)9812704159, 9789812704153
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008 Jan 1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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