Quantum control of molecules for fundamental physics
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2204.12373v1
- Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:12:01 GMT
- Title: Quantum control of molecules for fundamental physics
- Authors: D. Mitra, K. H. Leung, T. Zelevinsky
- Abstract summary: Laser cooling, trapping, and coherent manipulation of atoms has energized the efforts in extending this exquisite control to molecules.
The control of their quantum states offers unparalleled access to fundamental constants and possible physics beyond the Standard Model.
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- Abstract: The extraordinary success in laser cooling, trapping, and coherent
manipulation of atoms has energized the efforts in extending this exquisite
control to molecules. Not only are molecules ubiquitous in nature, but the
control of their quantum states offers unparalleled access to fundamental
constants and possible physics beyond the Standard Model. Quantum state
manipulation of molecules can enable high-precision measurements including
tests of fundamental symmetries and searches for new particles and fields. At
the same time, their complex internal structure presents experimental
challenges to overcome in order to gain sensitivity to new physics. In this
Perspective, we review recent developments in this thriving new field.
Moreover, throughout the text we discuss many current and future research
directions that have the potential to place molecules at the forefront of
fundamental science.
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