Precision measurement of the ratio of scalar to tensor transition polarizabilities for the cesium 6S-7S transition

D. Cho, C. C.S. Wood, S. C. Bennett, J. L. Roberts, C. E. Wieman

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    Abstract

    The ratio of scalar to tensor transition polarizabilities (α/Β) for the cesium [Formula Presented]F=3 to [Formula Presented]F′=3 transition has been measured using a spin-polarized atomic beam and an interference technique. We use an electric- and magnetic-field configuration where the Stark-induced electric dipole transition amplitudes arising from the scalar and tensor polarizabilities interfere, giving rise to large changes in the 6S-7S transition rate. The measured ratio is α/Β=-9.905±0.011. This result represents a tenfold improvement in precision, and agrees well with previous measurements and calculations. The ratio α/Β is of critical importance for cesium atomic parity violation experiments.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1007-1011
    Number of pages5
    JournalPhysical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
    Volume55
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1997

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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