We have applied experimental techniques that were developed for use in atomic frequency standards and clocks to investigations of local Lorentz invariance, the linearity of quantum mechanics, and anomalous long-range spin-dependent forces. These experiments used a hyperfine transition in Be-9+ ions in a Penning trap. Recently, we have studied hyperfine transitions in Hg-199+ ions in a linear rf trap. Hg+ ions might be used for similar investigations in the future.
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Inst Math Sci, Chennai 600113, Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai Math Inst, Chennai 603103, Tamil Nadu, IndiaInst Math Sci, Chennai 600113, Tamil Nadu, India
机构:
Penn State Univ, Inst Gravitat, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
Penn State Univ, Cosmos & Phys Dept, University Pk, PA 16802 USAPenn State Univ, Inst Gravitat, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
Ashtekar, Abhay
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