Precision Nuclear Probes for New Physics - Physics

Tests of the standard model of particle physics using nuclear isotopes are becoming increasingly precise but they have a way to go before they can confirm the existence of any new particles.

On the right, ytterbium ions are trapped in a vacuum chamber and probed with lasers, which create a blue glow. These tests let the MIT group determine each isotope’s energy levels. Traditionally, to… [+7603 chars]

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