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Asking big-picture questions using atomic and nuclear clocks

ORAL · Invited

Abstract

The extraordinary advances in quantum control of matter and light have been transformative for precision measurements enabling probes of the most basic laws of Nature to gain a fundamental understanding of the physical Universe. Exceptional versatility, inventiveness, and rapid development of precision experiments supported by continuous technological advances and improved theory give a very high chance for paradigm-shifting discovery.  The development of atomic clocks with systematic uncertainties in the 10-18 range enables searches for the variation of fundamental constants, dark matter, and violations of Lorentz invariance.  I will give an overview of new ideas for dark matter searches with clocks, including prospects for significantly improved sensitivity with highly charged ions and a nuclear clock. I will also report a release of the new online portal for high-precision atomic data and computation

Presenters

  • Marianna S Safronova

    University of Delaware

Authors

  • Marianna S Safronova

    University of Delaware